senior administrative assistant, Finance

Starbucks • Seattle, WA

9d

About The Position

Starbucks is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful senior administrative assistant. This position will provide dedicated administrative assistance to two vice presidents or more. This person will effectively manage calendars with attention to accuracy, detail, and allocation of time and resources. They will handle confidential and non-routine information, exercise independent judgment and discretion in making decisions and carry out activities following general guidelines. The role will promote productivity and support execution of leaders and team goals and objectives, help drive the rhythm of the business, share of best practices, and cascade communications. They must possess the ability to perform a high volume of tasks with limited direction, independently solve problems, and take on projects to improve processes.

Requirements

• Adaptability - demonstrates flexibility in adapting change and responds effectively to changing workloads.
• Collaboration - a team player that exhibits professionalism and grace under pressure.
• Communication - able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbal and written.
• Business Acumen – understand the interconnectivity of how business operates within the company. Ability to connect the dots by proactively identifying opportunities and recommending solutions.
• Customer Service - has a positive and can-do attitude with the desire to take on additional responsibilities, consistently delivers high quality customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Organization - strong organizational skills and high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information with superior attention to detail.
• Technology - proficient with Microsoft Office 365 and virtual tools, Excel, and advanced PowerPoint skills, and have a good understanding of modern technology and enjoy learning new technologies.
• Time Management - able to balance multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Progressive administrative experience and/or Starbucks store experience (5+ years)
• Experience managing calendars and email on MS Outlook (5+ years)
• Project or event management (5+ years)
• Fast-paced environment (5+ years)

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the executive assistant to plan and support all logistics of department-wide meetings and events.
• Manage department email distribution lists and organizational charts.
• Serve as the department’s space contact.
• Provide back-up support for the executive assistant.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.
• short-term and long-term disability
• paid parental leave
• family expansion reimbursement
• paid vacation from date of hire
• sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked)
• eight paid holidays
• two personal days per year
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
• Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
• incentivized emergency savings
• financial well-being tools
• 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
• student loan management resources
• access to other educational opportunities
• backup care
• DACA reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed