Executive Administrative Assistant

Carnival Corporation & plc; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cruise industry is seeking a Project and Administrative Support professional to assist top executives. The role involves managing complex calendars, travel arrangements, and project tasks, requiring strong organizational and time management skills. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating professionalism and discretion.

Benefits

Health Benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off including holidays and vacation

Employee discounts on cruises

Tuition reimbursement

On-site Fitness center

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience required.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to work independently.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage project tasks and timelines across various teams.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Support executives with onboarding processes and manage office supplies.

Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Sharepoint

Job description

This position is responsible for providing project and administrative support to the Brand Chief Financial Officer, Chief of Human Resources and the VP, Integrated Planning & Product Development. Collaborates with Brand Executive Leadership Team. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects, complex calendars, arranging detailed travel itineraries, team off-sites, supporting organizational structure changes, and other value-added programs including research, correspondence, and presentations. The successful candidate will possess outstanding planning, time management, organizational, and presentation skills. Superior attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines while juggling a variety of tasks and requests is critical.

Job Functions:

• Manage project tasks and timelines that require coordination with various teams across the organization.
• Manage invoice payments and tracking for all department expenditures which includes use of MS Excel spreadsheets for recording and tracking.
• Complete T&E statements and other reimbursement forms for approval.
• Department liaison for current and potential vendors and service providers and manage the invoice process as well as chargebacks
• Coordinate all time and attendance related functions for the executives which includes using company time tracking system.
• Act as the department coordinator for Document Retention and Management, according to the company’s policies.
• Support executives with new employee onboarding process by ensuring employee is ready to begin work (equipment, network access, desk set-up/ clean, telecom) as needed
• Ability to be flexible, changing direction at a moment’s notice will be necessary for success.
• Manage office supplies inventory control/purchase for team
• Manage office/facility management requests (e.g. office location moves, order furniture or other items/tasks necessary to optimize use office space.)
• Proactively manage complex calendars and global schedules. Manage travel calendar to ensure travel does not conflict with standing meetings
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements/agenda
• Responsible for all logistics and coordination related to speaking engagements, department/group meetings.These meetings may involve participants from multiple departments and Carnival Operating Companies and would include negotiating Hotel facility meeting rooms, catering, guest rooms, audio/video, Wi-Fi, etc.
• Handle confidential materials and personal matters with the utmost degree of care, integrity, and discretion
• Organize, prioritize, and appropriately handle time-sensitive, confidential information and ensure action required is addressed in a timely manner
• Create with very high proficiency PowerPoint presentations, Sharepoint sites, and Excel spreadsheets.
• Provide project administrative assistance as required, including:
• Coordinating and preparing department and project budgets-based input from department management.
• Coordinating all document repositories regarding projects and other internal documents.
• Developing project briefs and presentations as may be required.
• Manage and collate data requests
• Manage sharepoint sites by posting notes, presentations, action items, etc

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degreeor equivalent experience.
• 10 years of relevant experience required.This position will complete administrative duties for Brand Chief Financial Officer, Chief of Human Resources and the VP, Integrated Planning & Product Development, direct reports, and others within the department as may be needed. This role demands a strong sense of urgency and the ability to work independently on assignments with sound judgment, proactively solving complex problems that impact the department. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals is imperative.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Will handle and work through scheduling tasks.
• Understanding of workplace policies and procedures / Familiarity with team collaboration tools and techniques.
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance / Capacity to be punctual and meet deadlines / Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and work as part of a team / Demonstrated professionalism in all interactions and tasks.

Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.

Travel: None or very little travel.

Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

This position is classified as “in-office.” As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Tuesday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Mondays and Fridays. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.

Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival’s discretionary equity incentive plan.Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:

• Health Benefits:
  • Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
  • Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
  • Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
• Financial Benefits:
  • 401(k) plan that includes a company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
  • Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee’s discretion.
  • Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
  • Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
• Other Benefits
  • Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
  • Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement
  • On-site Fitness center at our Miami campus

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About Us

At Carnival Cruise Line, our mission is to consistently deliver safe, fun, and memorable vacations at a great value. As the world’s most popular cruise line, we offer a variety of unique experiences across our fleet, ensuring that every voyage is filled with excitement and discovery. From world-class entertainment and dining to exploring stunning destinations, we create lasting memories for our guests while maintaining a dedication to the places we visit and the lives we touch.

Join us and embark on a career that offers not only the chance to grow professionally but also the opportunity to be part of a global community that makes a difference.

In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting ethical and compliant culture. More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns.

Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.

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