Administrative Assistant

BE PART OF BUILDING THE FUTURE.

What do NASA and emerging space companies have in common with COVID vaccine R&D teams or with Roblox and the Metaverse? 

The answer is data, -- all fast moving, fast growing industries rely on data for a competitive edge in their industries. And the most advanced companies are realizing the full data advantage by partnering with Pure Storage. Pure’s vision is to redefine the storage experience and empower innovators by simplifying how people consume and interact with data. With 11,000+ customers including 58% of the Fortune 500, we’ve only scratched the surface of our ambitions. 

Pure is blazing trails and setting records:

• For ten straight years, Gartner has named Pure a leader in the Magic Quadrant 
• Our customer-first culture and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned us a certified Net Promoter Score in the top 1% of B2B companies globally
• Industry analysts and press applaud Pure’s leadership across these dimensions
• And, our 5,000+ employees are emboldened to make Pure a faster, stronger, smarter company as we go

If you, like us, say “bring it on” to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

Are you a planner? Do you run a tight ship? Are you an outgoing, detail oriented, and organized communicator looking to join an industry leading team? Pure is looking for you! We are hiring an  Administrative Assistant to support Senior Leaders on the Strategy & Corporate Development and Legal teams. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful communicator, thinks one step ahead, and keeps their cool no matter the circumstance. Attention to detail, and excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are required. You’ll be joining a fun and dynamic global team.  We value collaboration, innovation, measurable results, and learning fast. If you’re looking to build something great and to be part of one of the fastest growing companies in Silicon Valley, then come join us!

Requirements:

• Provide executive support for multiple Sr. Leaders on the Strategy & Corporate Development and Legal teams (i.e. schedule meetings cross functionally and across geographies, coordinate events, research, special projects,  whatever comes your way!)
• Streamline/manage communication (email, calendar, customers, vendors, etc)
• Arrange domestic and international travel
• Process expense reports
• Liaise between other internal organizations, leaders, etc.
• Heavy calendar management  (i.e. schedule meetings cross functionally and across geographies)
• Carefully research and arrange domestic and international travel
• Process expense reports and create purchase requisitions
• Liaise between other internal organizations and work closely with existing team/exec admins
• Manage special projects and assignments - whatever comes your way!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 plus years supporting senior leaders
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage calendars and effectively maintain records and files.
• Experience in organizing meetings, note taking, preparing and monitoring budgets, assisting with travel and hotel accommodations, and providing general office operations support.
• Ability to lead special projects on behalf of the Corporate Development and Legal teams more broadly
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals in a complex and fast-paced environment.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain professional, friendly, and cordial relationships with stakeholders, including staff, external partners, vendors, etc.
• Highly resourceful team-player with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.
• Expert level written and verbal communications. Very high level of attention to detail.
• Proficiency in grammar, spelling and proofreading.
• Ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures as well as apply them with consistency.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Google office suite, Concur, Microsoft Office programs; Wor