Senior Executive Administrator

Microsoft AI’s Mission is to use AI responsibly to make everyone more informed, capable, and supported. 

We are creating unique, beautiful and powerful products that will change lives.  We are proud of what we build, how we build it and that our products will define the AI era. It’s a time of huge change in the AI landscape, and this role will put you right in the heart of it. 
 
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Executive Administrator to provide support to the CEO of Microsoft AI. We’re looking for someone with an abundance of positive energy, empathy, and kindness, in addition to thriving in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate excels at multitasking and pays unwavering attention to detail. You are self-motivated and can adapt to ambiguity. If you can make informed decisions, remove roadblocks, collaborate across executive office staff to meet objectives, along with thrive in this environment, we invite you to join us. 

 
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.  

Responsibilities

Calendar Management and Meeting Logistics 

• Provides highly strategic calendar management (e.g., high profile, high risk, large-scale impact) based on deep knowledge of business and executive needs, while upholding the highest degree of integrity (e.g., highly sensitive, highly confidential topics) and maintaining confidentiality.  
• Uses discretion to make independent decisions to prioritize customer/partner meetings and urgent escalations, while balancing the overall rhythm of business (ROB).  
• Uses executive maturity and judgement to lead/own multiple decision making processes, in close partnership with stakeholders and peers.  
• Engages with external C-Suite/Board of Directors (BOD) executives to represent Microsoft. Manages complex ambiguity and remains calm in high-stress situations.  

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication

• Draws from and utilizes a vast internal/external network to support the executive leader's work and Microsoft's charter. Uses executive maturity, independent judgment, discretion, business insights, and perspectives to drive collaboration and communication. Communicates with executive external partners, customers and third parties. Represents the office and acts as an extension of manager/team's brand and Microsoft's core values through written and verbal communication. 

Leadership 

• Leads by example by demonstrating executive presence, encouraging others to raise their own standards of excellence, and setting a foundation for success.  
• Navigates complex organizational challenges by influencing with high impact and exhibiting diplomacy, tact, and empathy.  
• Proactively seeks feedback on performance, invests in training leadership opportunities, and maintains self-awareness. 
• Leads the Admin and Executive Admin community across Microsoft AI. Ensure each team has the right admin/