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Administrative Assistant

AT Applied Materials
Applied Materials

Administrative Assistant

Santa Clara, CA

Key Responsibilities

Uses extensive knowledge of the Executive's priorities and business practices to routinely and directly respond to daily issues/requests as authorized.

Maintains individual calendars (electronic) and with little Executive input schedules/re-schedules appointments and meetings, using knowledge and judgment of the Executives priorities and business practices/procedures.

Frequently, executes special research or continuous research and data analysis tasks and prepares reports/recommendations.

Types and composes letters and memos, reports and presentation material using appropriate software.

Screens phone calls and where possible, immediately deals with issues/requests on behalf of the Executive (as authorized) and records messages, or forwards calls to the appropriate person/department.

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Makes travel arrangements, via the Corporate Travel department.

May coordinate special arrangements, such as tours for visiting VIPs, award ceremonies, conferences, or moves.

Executes special research and data analysis tasks. Runs reports and ensures data accuracy. Participates in creating and/or creates departmental procedures and documentation. Performs other special project work.

Functional Knowledge

  • Has developed advanced specialized expertise within a analytical/scientific area to perform the most complex work

Business Expertise

  • Has a good understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives

Leadership

  • May act as a lead for the team, may allocate work and provide subject matter guidance to more junior team members

Problem Solving

  • Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent

Impact

  • Impacts the effectiveness of own team and closely related teams

Interpersonal Skills

  • Exchanges ideas and information effectively; uses tact and diplomacy when dealing with others

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma/GED

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

Travel:

No

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

Referral Payment Plan:

None

U.S. Salary Range:
$40.00 - $55.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Client-provided location(s): Santa Clara, CA, USA
Job ID: Applied_Materials-R2511801
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • 401(K)
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities