Administrative Assistant

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Location: Plano, TX (on-site three days per week)

About this opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant to provide high-impact executive support to multiple director- and VP-level leaders. This role is central to keeping leadership operations organized, prepared, and moving forward - managing priorities, enabling effective communication, and ensuring timely follow-through across a complex stakeholder environment. You will work closely with senior leaders, their immediate teams, and other administrative professionals to coordinate confidential and time-sensitive activities and maintain a reliable operating rhythm.

What you will do

• Manage calendars, priorities, meeting preparation, and timely follow-up for multiple directors and VPs
• Plan and document leadership meetings through agenda preparation, logistics coordination, and follow-through tracking
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, workshops, offsites, town halls, and recurring business cadence meetings
• Arrange leadership travel, including bookings, itineraries, and expense reporting
• Draft, proofread, and distribute executive communications with clarity and professionalism
• Support onboarding for new team members and contractors by coordinating logistics, access, and introductions
• Track key dates, deadlines, and action items to help leaders stay ahead of commitments
• Handle confidential information and sensitive topics with sound judgment and discretion
• Collaborate with peer assistants to align administrative processes and share best practices

The skills you bring

• Several years of experience in an executive assistant, senior administrative, or similar support role, ideally at the director or VP level
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization
• High degree of integrity and professionalism when managing sensitive matters
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction while staying aligned to team and leadership needs
• Experience with travel and expense tools, HR systems, or IT request processes (preferred)
• Experience supporting leaders in a large, matrixed, or global organization (preferred)
• Familiarity with coordinating leadership events, offsites, or cross-functional workshops (preferred)

What happens once you apply?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.

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DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.

Primary country and city: United States (US) || Plano (Country/ City)

Job details: Assistant

Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.

Your Pay
The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.


Your Health
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents.

Your Financial Security

We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson match $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson's full matching contributions of 4%. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan.

Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.

Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.