Senior Business Administrator, Microsoft Security

Microsoft · Washington · $25.82–$45.05/hr (stated in the posting)

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Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Are you highly organized, collaborative, and exceptionally detail-oriented? Do you thrive on complex planning, constant change, and the energy of a fast-paced team? If so, this opportunity may be for you.

Microsoft Security is seeking an experienced a Senior Business Administrator to provide administrative, logistical, and operational support. The successful candidate will manage a high-volume, time-sensitive workload with a calm, confident, and positive approach. This role requires sound judgment, independence, comfort with ambiguity, and a passion for helping leaders and organizations succeed. Excellent communication, thoughtful prioritization, and the ability to manage multiple time-critical tasks in a structured manner are essential. 

• Anticipate upcoming needs, understand key objectives, and help prioritize and manage deliverables.
• Provide proactive administrative support, including calendar management; scheduling and coordinating group meetings; planning domestic and international travel; submitting expense reports; managing headcount; and tracking and monitoring operating budget expenses.
• Support the team by organizing morale events and helping plan and execute team off-sites.
• Coordinate office setup for new hires; track current and future space allocations; plan office moves; assist with special projects; and contribute to divisional administrative responsibilities.
• Partner closely with the Security administrative team to ensure required procedures are completed and team support runs smoothly.  Build and maintain effective relationships with executive-level leaders, administrative counterparts, and external contacts, and collaborate with partners in Human Resources, Recruiting and Staffing, Finance, and Real Estate. 

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years administrative, business support, and/or customer service experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years administrative, business support, or customer service experience in an environment with an emphasis on scheduling meetings/events, travel management, and basic administration work.
• Associate's/Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Human Resources [HR], Marketing, Communications, Psychology, Sociology) OR equivalent experience.
• 1+ year(s) experience reviewing and managing administrative budgets (e.g., for events, morale, travel, training).
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate a manager’s needs, work independently, make administrative decisions, and respond to information requests on the manager’s behalf.
• Project and office management skills, including budget management, calendaring, and the business awareness needed to support decision-making. Ability to adapt to changing priorities, perform under pressure and on short notice, and take appropriate action.
• Adaptability and a collaborative mindset, with a proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse internal and external contributors.
• Ability to protect highly sensitive information and maintain confidentiality with discretion and professionalism.
• Organizational, analytical, anticipatory, and written communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft products, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Excel, and Windows, along with the ability to learn internal systems quickly and become comfortable with new technologies. 

Business Support ATR-C - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $25.82 - $45.05 per hour. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $36.73 - $52.55 per hour.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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