Alaska Airlines Careers | Executive Assistant Job, Seattle

Alaska Airlines

Job Description

The Executive Assistant solves administrative support processes and problems for a Senior Vice President (SVP) at Alaska Airlines. As an individual contributor, this role focuses on providing administrative assistance with calendaring and appointments, phone and written communication support, travel arrangements and call screening..

Benefits and Offers

• Competitive total rewards package

• Medical, dental and vision benefits

• 401k match program

• Monthly incentive pay plan

• Annual incentive pay plan

• Generous paid time off

• Travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air

Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Solves a range of complex, sensitive and confidential administrative and office problems for the SVP.

• Focuses on calendaring and appointments, phone and written communication support, travel arrangements and call screening.

• Attends key meetings, tracks and helps drive completion of key deliverables, and ensures project commitments assigned to staff are met in a timely manner.

• Under the direction of the SVP, reviews, proofreads, and formats all correspondence prepared for SVP’s signature, exercising judgment and conducting research when necessary to screen for accuracy and completeness, as well as consistency with organizational policy.

• Exercises discretion and professionalism to communicate in a confidential nature, understanding company policy and the executive's views and philosophy.

• Administers office management support to maintain a productive office environment including submitting work orders, processing invoices and expense reports, ordering office supplies, and maintaining corporate files in accordance with retention policies.

• Performs analytical special projects including budget projects, staffing forecasts, and organizational charts.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or 2 years of experience in administrative support or related area in lieu of this degree.

• Detailed oriented and highly organized, with ability to multi-task and work independently with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment.

• Positive, proactive approach, with the ability to have fun at work and help others do the same.

• Strategic and creative thinking skills, with an analytical mindset.

• Ability to exercise good judgment and use discretion while maintaining sensitivity to confidential matters.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain balance among multiple priorities.

• Excellent communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, and listening), with ability to draft and prepare highly professional correspondence.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• A valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Minimum age of 18.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Details

Company: Alaska Airlines

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Location: Seattle, Washington, United States

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