Executive Assistant to EVP, Product & Engineering - Seattle Washington

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Executive Assistant to EVP, Product & Engineering

The Executive Assistant to EVP of Product & Engineering, provides high-level support, working closely with the EVP and other members of their leadership team, the Executive Assistant demonstrates a strong ability to be organized and professional and plays a vital role in ensuring a high level of communication within the Product Organization leadership.

• Providing direct executive administrative support to the Executive Vice President.
• Maintaining the EVP’s calendar, including scheduling meetings and conference calls, preparation of meeting materials and related tasks.
• Compose and/or prepare presentations, memorandums, correspondence and reports on behalf of the EVP by identifying required information, researching background information, and gathering it from appropriate sources throughout the business.
• Coordination of travel arrangements for the EVP and other executives as required, including preparation and submitting of expenses.
• Receive and screen information, visitors, and phone calls using judgement of sensitivity to the executive officer’s priorities.
• Provide information and refer callers to other appropriate individuals if matters can be responded to elsewhere.
• Plan events and large meetings, including appropriate layout of rooms, seating arrangements, dinner menus, invitations, etc.
• Attend, minute and distribute materials for scheduled management meetings.
• Expense reports and corporate credit card expenses.

• 10+ years of related administrative experience, preferably supporting C-level or senior leadership is required. 
• Experience or background in tech is considered a strong plus. 
• University degree or equivalent college diploma preferred but not required. 

Skill requirements: 

Relationship Skills - Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written; ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships with clients, tenants and internal staff; ability to exercise confidentiality. Ability to work effectively across time zones.

Organizational/Multi-Task Skills - Ability to allocate time effectively, work under pressure and manage tight deadlines; ability to handle multiple demands, competing priorities and adapt to new ideas and constant changes; ability to use initiative and self-managing skills to work independently with minimal direction and respond effectively to issues that arise in the absence of the executive officer; detail-oriented. Keen focus on producing accurate and high caliber work.

Computer Skills – Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel; advanced proficiency in spelling, punctuation and grammar and typing minimum speed of 60 WPM.

Leadership – takes initiative and ownership for customer service and is a self starter who is motivated internally to set high standards of performance

Location: Position is based in Seattle Washington - and not budgeted for relocation.  Qualified local candidates encouraged to apply. 

Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) creates effortless networking experiences that enable all of us to advance. We push the boundaries of technology leveraging the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver progress like never before. For more information, visit Extreme's website or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

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