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Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO+I, the Global Project Controls (GPC) team is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects.

We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help to fill the critical role of Business Administrator to support the Partner Director of GPC. You will partner closely with the Lead Executive Assistant (EA) and Business Manager to ensure the business is set up for success. The ideal canidate will have complex scheduling skills, great attention to detail, operational excellence, the ability to prioritize tasks, anticipate needs and take appropriate action, be self-motivated, and adaptable to a constantly changing environment.

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.

Responsibilities

+ **Calendar & Travel Management** : Manages executive calendars, meeting logistics, and travel arrangements, ensuring alignment with preferences and business priorities.

+ **Cross-Functional Collaboration** : Builds relationships across departments and communicates with internal and external stakeholders to support team and leadership goals.

+ **Team Support & Recruitment** : Assists with headcount tracking, recruitment coordination, onboarding/offboarding logistics, and serves as a key contact for new hires and vendors.

+ **Event Planning & Execution** : Coordinates event logistics, supports planning and promotion, and contributes to post-event follow-up and team morale.

+ **Project & Process Ownership** : Independently executes projects, identifies risks, and suggests process improvements to streamline operations.

+ **Resource & Financial Management** : Oversees inventory, processes expenses, manages vendor setup and purchase orders, and supports budget tracking.

+ **Business Operations & Space Planning** : Supports rhythm of business activities, maintains space assignments, and contributes to large-scale space planning initiatives.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

+ 2+ years Administrative, Business Support, and/or customer service experience

+ Experience in an environment with an emphasis on scheduling meetings/events, travel management, and administration work for upper level management

Other Requirements:

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

+ Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Previous experience working at Microsoft, leveraging knowledge of its culture, processes, and tools to drive impact and deliver results.

+ 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).

Business Support ATR-C - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $25.10 - $43.80 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 $35.72 - $51.11 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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 22, 2025.

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Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .