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Executive Administrative Assistant

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Apple

Executive Administrative Assistant

Cupertino, CA

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something. We are looking for an Executive Assistant to support the Vice President of the Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems (WTE) team. This position requires a tenacious self-starter who can anticipate the needs of the executive and take initiative to solve problems independently. In addition to being organized and analytical, you must possess the strong business judgment and communication skills needed to interact with a variety of people across multiple job functions and levels. You must love what you do and have the desire to be a team player on an amazing team.

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Description

This should be a single paragraph that will help a candidate envision what the job would be like if they are hired. Avoid using Apple internal terms or acronyms that external candidates may not understand. This role requires a high degree of flexibility, strategic thinking, and strong problem-solving skills to effectively navigate shifting priorities and last-minute changes. As a master of planning and calendar management, you will play a critical role in orchestrating complex schedules, ensuring the executive's time is efficiently managed and well-protected. Serving as the primary gatekeeper to the calendar, you will collaborate closely with executive assistants, project managers, and leaders across Apple and external organizations. Your support will be comprehensive and meticulous-ranging from daily calendar oversight and travel coordination to expense report submission, event planning (both business and social), and addressing a wide variety of day-to-day needs. Your ultimate goal: to ensure the executive is set up for success at all times. To thrive in this fast-paced, high-impact role, you must possess exceptional organizational and communication skills, keen attention to detail, and the highest level of discretion in handling confidential information. You are tech-savvy, proactive, and adaptable-always anticipating needs and staying one step ahead to keep operations running smoothly. A strong sense of professionalism, relationship-building expertise, and a genuine passion for what you do will be key to your success in this position.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5+ years of EA experience supporting VP, SVP or C-level executives in a high tech industry.
  • Experience managing highly complex calendars, with the ability to foresee and resolve scheduling conflicts proactively.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to work autonomously on assignments and handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity and discretion, with the flexibility to adjust priorities on short notice.
  • Proven track record of meeting deadlines and taking initiative to make confident and well-informed decisions.
  • Proficiency in Apple products including, Calendar, Numbers and Keynote
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with professionalism and tact when interacting with senior executives and team members.
  • Experience planning, managing, and executing events.
  • Ability to handle conflict appropriately, knowing when to delegate issues upward and when to apply common sense.
  • AA or BS degree preferred.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $41.00 and $73.10/hr, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

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Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA, USA
Job ID: apple-200605204
Employment Type: Other

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