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Description

The US Books team seeks a driven, highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support the Director of US Books. This position will provide high-level support to the Director and his teams, while also partnering with the broader Books EA team on organizational projects.

Key job responsibilities

• Managing an active Senior leader calendar; meticulous attention to detail in scheduling, coordinating and planning internal meetings, agendas and appointments; planning detailed domestic and international travel, completing expense reports.

• Optimizing executive effectiveness through partnership on priorities to react to a fast-moving calendar.

• Coordinating with the EA team on organization-wide initiatives.

• Serving as the "gatekeeper" to the executives' time, screening and prioritizing appointments/meeting requests while always providing polite and professional communication.

• Communicating on behalf of the executives directly with the leadership team and other stakeholders across the organization.

A day in the life

On a day-to-day basic, the Executive Assistant will maintain the Senior leader calendar, keeping it organized for weeks in advance. This involves maintaining strong working relationships with the leader, partner EAs, and members of the business. Additionally, the Executive Assistant will partner with other EA team members on team events, space administration, and building a proactive outlook for upcoming meetings.

Basic Qualifications

- 5+ years of senior level leadership support, or 3+ years of Amazon experience

- High school or equivalent diploma

- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience leading process improvements

- Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company

- Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.