Executive Business Administrator, Mojang Studios CEO

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

About The Position

Mojang Studios is seeking an Executive Business Administrator to support its CEO. The role requires professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, and business acumen, with the ability to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, build relationships across organizational boundaries, and maintain operational excellence in a fast-paced environment. The position also contributes to Microsoft’s collaborative, inclusive culture and supports the studio’s mission to build a better world through play.

Requirements

At least 7 years of administrative, business support, or customer service experience in an environment emphasizing scheduling meetings and events, travel management, and administrative work for executive or upper-level management.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Business Administration, Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, Psychology, or Sociology, or equivalent experience.
At least 4 years of experience mentoring or directly or indirectly supervising others, such as as a team leader.
At least 5 years of experience reviewing and managing administrative budgets, such as budgets for events, morale, travel, or training.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic calendar and time-planning support, managing calendars and logistics according to manager and business needs.
Strengthen cross-organizational networks to enable teamwork.
Participate in the Business Support community and mentor Business Support professionals.
Lead team experience activities and delegate onboarding.
Manage, plan, and develop events as needed, taking responsibility for their outcomes.
Balance multiple complex projects and timelines from start to finish.
Oversee inventory management and discretionary budget tracking and reporting.
Own expense management.
Partner with leadership to build and manage the annual rhythm of business (ROB).
Oversee space-management processes and team spaces, using data to guide changes and future needs.
Coordinate travel arrangements with Executive Travel and create detailed itineraries for daily activities.