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Palo Alto Networks

Sr. Executive Assistant (Contract)

santa clara, CA

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About this opportunity

Palo Alto Networks lists this Sr. Executive Assistant (Contract) opportunity in santa clara, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

This role is a contract assignment at Palo Alto Networks. Contractors will not be employed by Palo Alto Networks but through our trusted staffing partner, Magnit Global.

Palo Alto Networks is looking for a Sr. Executive Assistant (Contractor) who can provide high-level, comprehensive administrative support to multiple Executives. In addition, they will have the presence, sense of urgency and superb organizational skills to work with other EAs. Due to the nature of this role, this individual is expected to engage with senior executives, on a global basis, both inside and outside of Palo Alto Networks. The ideal candidate possesses not only deep experience in administrative support but also pays the highest attention to detail and can anticipate the needs of an in-demand executive. They have a passion for helping others with a flexible, get it done attitude.

Location - Santa Clara, CA (Hybrid - 3X a week working from office)

Duration - 12 months

Your Responsibilities

Plan and execute critical meetings, establish agendas, coordinate meeting logistics and follow up with attendees.

Manage complicated travel schedules, expense reconciliation and budget spend.

Plan and coordinate a schedule of international and domestic, and business travel.

Complete projects in an efficient manner; be detail-oriented and focused.

Plan and coordinate team events; stay within budget and policies.

Plan and coordinate team All Hands and Leadership meetings.

Your Skills

Exceptional organization, prioritization, multi-tasking and time management skills.

Ability to prioritize work and handle diverse situations, take direction, and follow through in a highly complex environment.

Experience in successfully managing complex Google calendars and meeting schedules.

Work and function independently with a high degree of integrity.

Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times - Work well in a team environment and assist others in the department and cross-functionally.

Your Experience

A minimum of 5+ years' work experience in the capacity of an Executive Assistant supporting and/or reporting to an Executive.

Ability to remain flexible and positive in a dynamic and fast paced environment that spans multiple time zones.

Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to convey a professional image, as well as, effectively represent the organization as appropriate in its relationship with both internal and external constituents.

Excellent organizational skills, critical thinking skills, and possesses the ability to address multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.

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.

Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer, this is the pay range that Magnit (the staffing agency) reasonably expects to pay for this position: $30/hour to $40/hour. Please note that the compensation information in this posting reflects the hourly wage only and does not include benefits. Magnit offers Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K.

Information about Palo Alto Networks

At Palo Alto Networks, everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. These aren’t easy goals to accomplish — but we’re not here for easy. We’re here for better. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Sales, Administrative, and Customer Service

Industries

Computer and Network Security

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Worksite address

santa clara, CA, 95053, US

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