Sr Executive Assistant at Yahoo Holdings Inc. in Mountain View, California

Job Description:

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.

The Executive Assistant will report to and provide support to the SVP of Engineering of Yahoo Mail. The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support with strong organizational skills, be a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills, and have the ability to handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities:

• Provide first-class administrative and project management support to the SF based executive


• Handle and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information


• Schedule, manage, and prioritize dynamic calendar, while keeping executive time highly accessible and flexible


• Coordinate complex virtual meetings, international and domestic travel, accommodations and logistics


• Initiate purchase orders, reconcile invoices, track budgets, and complete expense reports


• Organize events and meetings, videoconferences, and conference calls


• Interface and collaborate daily with C-level executives, Business Operations, and other Executive Assistants across the company virtually, locally and internationally

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of high-level, complex executive administration work experience at the VP+ level


• Power user of both Microsoft Office and Google Suite


• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, anticipate the needs of executives and their teams, and exercise independent, sound judgment


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and execute against multiple projects and deadlines


• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills


• Highest level of professionalism and integrity


• An authentic belief in Yahoo's vision, value proposition, and growth potential

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience


• Due to the global nature of our business, ability to respond to emails and calls outside standard business hours; possess global awareness, time zone sensitivity, culture, logistics


• Demonstrated passion for continuous learning, improvement, and sharing best practices


• Startup or tech industry experience a plus

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form ( www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html ) or call 408-336-1409. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

At Yahoo, 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 ( www.yahooinc.com/diversity/ ) page to learn more.

The compensation for this position ranges from $65,625.00 - $136,875.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions, in addition to equity incentives. Yahoo provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

Yahoo has a high degree of flexibility around employee location and hybrid working. In fact, our flexible-hybrid approach to work is one of the things our employees rave about. Most roles don't require specific regular patterns of in-person office attendance. If you join Yahoo, you may be asked to attend (or travel to attend) on-site work sessions, team-building, or other in-person events. When these occur, you'll be given notice to make arrangements.

If you're curious about how this factors into this role, please discuss with the recruiter.

Currently work for Yahoo? Please apply on our internal career site.