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Administrative Assistant at Exelixis, Inc.

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Alameda, California





Job Description:

SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:

This position provides assistance with a variety of moderate to complex administrative and organizational tasks, which may be of a confidential nature, in support of a Business Unit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Assists in maintaining Outlook calendars for assigned team members, schedules internal and external meetings, makes travel arrangements and coordinates visits by outside guests

  • Produces and edits moderately complex to complex correspondence, documents and reports using word processing, PowerPoint and spreadsheet software

  • Provides support for reimbursement requests and expense reports

  • Maintains filing systems, produces copies, fields and routes organizational phone calls and emails

  • Orders office supplies and handles incoming and outgoing packages and mail

  • Assists with maintaining office services, including submitting service requests to IT resources and facilities

  • May provide presentation support and perform special projects as requested

  • Answers questions regarding departmental policies and procedures

  • Collaborates across departments to help plan events and further company initiatives

  • Complies with all company health & safety policies and procedures

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • No supervisory responsibilities

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Education/Experience:


  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and a minimum of two years related experience; or

  • Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or

  • Equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience/The Ideal for Successful Entry into Job:


  • Experience within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries

  • Prior computer and administrative experience including calendar management, travel arranging, handling logistics, typing, editing, customer service

Knowledge/Skills:


  • Strong computer skills including well-developed knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, adept at Internet research.

  • Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize time sensitive tasks and display effective, independent project management skills.

  • Shows sound judgment and initiative in problem-solving and making recommendations

  • Demonstrates tact, diplomacy, respect and confidentiality, is approachable and interacts professionally with colleagues and visitors in person, by phone and by email; builds business relationships based on mutual respect.

  • Works quickly and efficiently, responds promptly

  • Responds well to changing demands and challenging situations by maintaining flexibility and professionalism.

  • Produces error-free work routinely, contributes to efficiency and productivity of departments by support provided and suggestions given.

  • Up-to-date knowledge of relevant desktop systems and software and ability to apply them to maximize effectiveness and problem solving.

WORKING CONDITIONS:


  • Environment: primarily working indoors, performing administrative/computer work

  • Travel not required

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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