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About the Team
At Workday, we are deeply committed to elevating human potential and making a positive impact in our communities. The philanthropy team leads our Workday Foundation grantmaking and social impact programs.About the Role
Workday is looking for an Executive Assistant to support our philanthropy team. In this role, you will support the Chief Impact Officer and the philanthropy team members. We are looking for a well-organized, detail-oriented, high energy individual with a positive outlook and a proactive attitude to provide administrative and organizational support.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support: Manage, prioritize, and anticipate Chief Impact Officer’s day-to-day schedule. Handle scheduling for a high volume of external and internal meetings for executive and team, confirm meetings, book meeting space, organize A/V, plan refreshments and ad hoc requests as needed.
Travel & Logistics: Seamlessly plan and book domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries, ground transportation, and hotel accommodations. You will handle complex travel logistics, problem-solve non-routine issues, and maintain a keen awareness of time zones and global complexities.
Project & Event Coordination: Track and drive the completion of critical tasks and project milestones, following up on outstanding items to ensure deadlines are met. Plan and coordinate department events, including managing all logistics from agenda preparation and catering to securing venues and inviting attendees. This will include quarterly meetings with grantees and scheduling regular check-ins with key internal and external teams and assisting with the planning and execution of the Foundation’s annual calendar of priority projects.
Communication & Collaboration: Serve as a key point of contact, expertly managing and prioritizing communication across the team, organization, and with external partners. Maintain team mailboxes, support internal and external communications and presentations and provide general administrative support to the team.
Administrative Tasks & Reporting: Support preparation of reports for quarterly updates, board packets, annual audit, tax returns, and miscellaneous reporting as needed. Process purchase orders, expense reports, and expenses in Workday and Workday Foundation systems and ensure spend is within budget.
About You
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of executive support and/or project coordination experience
Basic skills working with a wide range of office applications including Outlook, Slack, Google Drive, Google Slides, Microsoft Office, Zoom and Gen AI
Other Qualifications
Strong, professional presence and presentation; excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to coordinate small/medium/large events with direction
High energy, positive attitude, and flexibility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks with general direction and guidance
High attention to detail to publish meeting agendas, take, and distribute notes, and follow up on action items
Ability to resolve issues using relevant information
Strong time management skills and the ability to multitask/prioritize multiple workstreams
Ability to handle highly sensitive information with discretion, good judgment, confidentiality, and the utmost integrity
Workday Pay Transparency Statement
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.
Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton
Our Approach to Flexible Work
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