administrative assistant, License Stores - Northeast Region (Remote - U.S.)

About the position Responsibilities • Provides administrative support to one or more executives. • Proactively manages executive calendars with attention to accuracy, detail and allocation of time and resources. • Performs general administrative activities including screening and directing incoming phone calls, composing and typing general correspondence, and prioritizing mail. • Serves as a point of contact for the business unit or department. • May organize, host and facilitate activities such as team and cross-functional meetings, conferences and department activities. • Directs and executes complex administrative projects including coordinating, tracking or analyzing budgets. • Utilizes advanced technical skills to create dynamic charts, tables, graphs and presentation materials. • Works with facilities department in planning and organizing team space maintenance and facilities moves. • Provides support and resources to department hiring managers for new partner setup and immersion activities. • Organizes and schedules team and department meetings, arranges for audiovisual equipment, sets up meeting facilities and may take meeting minutes. • Initiates special projects and process improvements based upon observations of department needs. • Schedules executive domestic and international travel in compliance with existing policies and procedures. • Actively engages with executive's direct report team to ensure alignment of priorities and open communication paths. • Serves as a peer leader to administrative team within function. • Advises department in the use of the business unit or department's products and services. • Advises department in awareness of and compliance with company policies and procedures. • Supports executive, department and administrative team in coffee education as a part of Starbucks core business. • Maintains regular and punctual attendance. Requirements • Working hours compatible with Eastern Time Zone. • Strong organizational skills and high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information. • Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 and virtual tools. • Able to balance multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment. Nice-to-haves • Adaptability - comfortable in adapting and demonstrate flexibility in responding to change. • Collaboration - demonstrate confidence, composure and professionalism. • Communication - able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbal and written. • Customer Services - demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude with the desire to take on additional responsibilities. • Time Management - able to meet deadlines and follow through on commitments. Benefits • Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance. • Short-term and long-term disability. • Paid parental leave. • Family expansion reimbursement. • Paid vacation from date of hire. • Sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked). • Eight paid holidays and two personal days per year. • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. • Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.). • Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock). • Incentivized emergency savings and financial well-being tools. • 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program. • Student loan management resources and access to other educational opportunities. • Backup care and DACA reimbursement.