Executive Assistant

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Verizon

Executive Assistant

Basking Ridge, NJ +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    When you join Verizon

    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.

    What you'll be doing:

    You’ll ensure that everything is running efficiently in the office. You’ll be answering calls, greeting guests, planning travel, scheduling appointments, and essentially taking care of the day-to-day. You’ll pull together reports and presentations, or you might plan an event or an office move. Your role is essential to building an environment where everyone can do their best work.

    • Providing office support for the local team.

    • Scheduling and arranging meetings and appointments.

    • Answering calls and greeting visitors.

    • Preparing reports, presentations, proposals, and correspondence.

    • Onboarding new administrative team members.

    • Finding new ways to increase office efficiency and innovative ways to support the team.

    What we’re looking for:

    You’ll need to have:

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

    Even better if you have one or more of the following:

    • A degree in a related field of study.

    • Have juggled multiple high priority projects.

    • Supported a team with their administrative needs.

    • Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills.

    • Demonstrated ability to stay organized and meet deadlines.

    • Are motivated by being an integral part of the team, doing your part to enable others to do their job well.

    • Enjoy a fast-paced environment and working towards tight deadlines.

    • Strong skills with developing your own process that keeps you organized and on schedule, while ensuring those you support stay prepared and informed.

    • Willingness to lend help others—and happy to do what it takes to support the team.

    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.

    Where you’ll be working

    In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.

    Scheduled Weekly Hours

    40

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.

  • Industry
    Information Technology and Services
  • Locations
    Rolling Meadows, IL • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • About Us

    You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely. We power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what matters most. If that inspires you, start the next chapter of your career here.