Team Administrative Assistant - Contract

This role drives high-level administrative, operational, and event management operations while leveraging modern AI productivity tools to optimize executive workflows, synthesize key information, and reduce administrative overhead across the department. AI Fluency : Hands-on experience using generative AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) and prompt writing techniques to synthesize information, automate routine workflows, and collaborate effectively with AI-fluent leadership.

Team Administrative Assistant
Onsite - Santa Clara
12 Months
M-F 9am to 5pm (with flexibility)

Summary
An adaptable, tech-forward Executive Assistant supporting the leadership team within RDS R&D Computational Science and Informatics (CSI). This role drives high-level administrative, operational, and event management operations while leveraging modern AI productivity tools to optimize executive workflows, synthesize key information, and reduce administrative overhead across the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive & Leadership Support: Provide high-level administrative and operational support to CSI Chapter Leads and senior executives, proactively managing complex calendars, priorities, and daily operations.
• Event & Travel Coordination: End-to-end planning and execution of domestic and international travel itineraries, leadership offsites, large-scale department events, and multi-party conferences.
• Departmental Operations: Serve as the primary point of contact for administrative inquiries. Manage vendor relationships, candidate interview scheduling, office space planning/moves, and supply inventory.
• Financial & Expense Management: Assist with budget preparation, expense tracking, purchase order (PO) creation, and invoice reconciliation to ensure seamless financial operations.
• Document Management & Communications: Draft, edit, and format high-impact memos, presentations, reports, and documentation by aggregating and synthesizing data from cross-functional sources.
• Process & AI Optimization: Continuously evaluate and streamline administrative workflows using modern digital tools and generative AI to reduce team friction and enhance productivity.
• Systems Leadership: Represent the department with high polish and professionalism; serve as the administrative lead for new systems, processes, platforms, and training compliance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Actively participate in administrative communities of practice to share best practices, implement modern working methods, and support cross-departmental initiatives.
• Discretion & Judgment: Exercise sound business judgment, independent initiative, and strict confidentiality when handling sensitive organizational and leadership matters.

Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience: Bachelor s degree (or equivalent experience) paired with 5 years of senior executive administrative experience in complex, fast-paced corporate or R&D environments.
Productivity Tools: Advanced proficiency in modern cloud-based productivity suites (Google Workspace and/or Microsoft 365).
AI Fluency: Hands-on experience using generative AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) and prompt writing techniques to synthesize information, automate routine workflows, and collaborate effectively with AI-fluent leadership.
Organization & Execution: Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a proven ability to prioritize and execute under shifting timelines.
Communication & Discretion: Poised written and verbal communication skills with a strong track record of managing confidential and sensitive strategic information.

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