Executive Assistant 1 - Technology

Nordstrom; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Merchandise discount

Job summary

Nordstrom seeks an Executive Assistant to support a Senior Vice President and multiple Vice Presidents in Merchandising, Inventory, and Supply Chain Technology. The role requires proactive organization, discretion, and collaboration with a broad leadership team.

The successful candidate will manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings and travel, prepare reports and presentations, and help maintain a high-performing, confidential office environment with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar administrative role.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field preferred, or equivalent working experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with virtual meeting software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity and maintain discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to the SVP and VPs, maintaining a professional environment.
• Manage complex calendars, proactively prioritizing and scheduling meetings.
• Partner with team members to support culture/engagement and plan events.
• Assist with discretionary budgets, expense reconciliation, and travel arrangements.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and maintain records securely.
• Perform other related duties and project work as assigned.

Skills

Executive support experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support a Senior Vice President and2Vice PresidentsontheMerchandising, Inventory, Supply ChainTechnologyteam, as well as the broader organization. The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support-related tasks, with the ability to work independently and with a team of other executive assistants and leaders. This role requires impeccable attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, flexibility, andgreat communicationskills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support services to the Vice Presidentsbybuilding afoundation of a professional, responsive, and effective environment for the organization

• Manage complex calendars by proactively prioritizing, scheduling, preparing for and communicating meetings and eventsforthe Vice Presidents and others as needed

• Partner with other team members to help build company culture by leading engagement/recognition projects, organizing team communications and planning events, both internally and offsite

• Assistinmaintainingdepartment discretionary budget and manage SVP/VP expense reconciliation and travel arrangements

• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations

• Handle highly confidential information with discretion andmaintainthe security of the Vice Presidents’ records and files

• Perform other related duties and execute projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar administrative role

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred, or equivalent working experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (SharePoint, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and experience with virtual meeting software (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Slack)

• Exceptional context-switching ability,can shift rapidly between priorities and people without losing track ofwhat’sin flight

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to navigate through ambiguity and influence without authority

• A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making capabilities

• Ability tomaintaina high levelof integrity and discretion in handling confidential information

• Experience in managing executive calendars and travel arrangements

• Comfortable thriving in a fast-moving, high-change environment; able to keep many workstreams in motion simultaneously and switch context quickly without losing momentum

• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through. Ability toensure no request goes unaddressed, proactively tracking outstanding items to completion so nothing falls through the cracks

Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$27.75 - $44.25 Hourly

We’ve got you covered…

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits.Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment.Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf

A few more important points…

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

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