Executive Assistant - Global Technical Support

Executive Assistant - Global Technical Support - Hybrid, Cary, NC

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About The Job

SAS Institute is looking for a well-organized Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and organizational support to the SVP of Global Technical Support, ensuring efficient and effective operations. The Executive Assistant is responsible for managing the schedule and communications of the SVP of Global Technical Support, including prioritizing email, gathering documentation to prepare for meetings, coordinating travel arrangement, and more. This role requires a positive outlook, strong organizational skills, excellent communication and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.

As an Executive Assistant you will have the following Key Responsibilities:

• Calendar Management: Manage and maintain the executive’s calendar, schedule meetings, appointments and travel arrangements
• Communication: Screen and prioritize incoming communications (emails, calls, etc.), ensure timely and accurate responses. Writing and editing emails, memos and communications on the executive’s behalf
• Travel Arrangements: Coordinate and book travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation and transportation
• Meeting Coordination: Organize and prepare for meetings, including setting agendas, preparing materials and taking minutes
• Expense Management: Assist with expense reports and other financial tasks as needed
• Project Support: Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned by the executive
• Liaison: Act as a liaison between the executive and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization's secure software development goals.
• Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Secretarial Science, Business Administration, Administrative Office Technology, or related field.
• Typically requires ten years of general office experience, including experience supporting senior level executives/managers within and outside the company.
• Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Strong problem-solving skills
  
  

Additional Competencies, Knowledge And Skills

• Communication - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.
• Planning and Organizing - Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.
• Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
  
  

World-Class Benefits

Highlights include...

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
• Medical plan options include...
• PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
• HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
• Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There's a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
• An industry-leading 401k plan.
• Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
• Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.
  

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Additional Information

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights .

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