Executive Assistant 1 - Technology

Nordstrom; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Merchandise discount

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Nordstrom is seeking an Executive Assistant to support a Senior Vice President and Vice Presidents on the Merchandising, Inventory, and Supply Chain Technology teams, as well as the broader organization. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and capable of independent work and collaborating with a team of assistants and leaders.

Responsibilities include managing complex calendars, coordinating meetings and travel, supporting budgeting and expense reconciliation, preparing

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 of what’s in 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 to maintain a high level of 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 to ensure no request goes unaddressed, proactively tracking outstanding items to completion so nothing falls through the cracks

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support services to the Vice Presidents by building a foundation of a professional, responsive, and effective environment for the organization
• Manage complex calendars by proactively prioritizing, scheduling, preparing for and communicating meetings and events for the 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
• Assist in maintaining department discretionary budget and manage SVP/VP expense reconciliation and travel arrangements
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations
• Handle highly confidential information with discretion and maintain the security of the Vice Presidents’ records and files
• Perform other related duties and execute projects as assigned

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel planning

Budget management

Communication

Discretion

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Teams

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 Presidents by building a foundation of a professional, responsive, and effective environment for the organization

• Manage complex calendars by proactively prioritizing, scheduling, preparing for and communicating meetings and events for the 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

• Assist in maintaining department discretionary budget and manage SVP/VP expense reconciliation and travel arrangements

• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations

• Handle highly confidential information with discretion and maintain the 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’s in 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

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