Executive Assistant for VP Consumer Marketing

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.

We are looking for an Executive Assistant who can use their business knowledge and professionalism to support the team by coordinating and ensuring office efficiency for the VP. This position can be located in the Basking Ridge, NJ office or 140 West New York NY.

• Managing and maintaining a senior executive's complex calendar with constantly changing priorities, while maintaining sensitivity, including scheduling meetings and appointments without clearance on occasion.

• Arranging travel and hotel accommodations, as necessary.

• Organizing and coordinating the operation of an office, overseeing and managing the provisioning of supplies, equipment and services that enable the staff to perform their jobs effectively.

• Establishing and communicating procedures used in day-to-day operations and making revisions as appropriate.

• Processing departmental expenses and limited budget oversight.

• Preparing documents including customized reports, presentations, proposals and correspondence. Using discretion with regard to formatting and layout.

• Performing routine administrative functions, such as responding to inquiries with standard letters or arranging meetings and conferences.

• Screening telephone calls and visitors, ascertaining who can be redirected to subordinate managers or other offices.

• Gaining thorough knowledge of the Executive's span of control, as well as, company policies and procedures.

• Leading and/or participating in short-term projects that are relatively small in scope.

• Developing processes for maintaining departmental records and training other administrative personnel on procedures.

• Providing onsite support for company events and meetings.

• Bachelor's degree or one or more years of work experience.

• Project management experience.

• Experience supporting a senior executive.

• Three or more years of administrative experience.

• Strong proficiency with Google Suite (Docs, Slides, Sheets), Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and Slack.

• Are organized, detail-oriented, and thrive on resolving operational challenges that come your way.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work well independently and under pressure.

• Willingness to work overtime; available evenings and/or weekends if needed.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

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