Administrative Assistant

Placement Type: Temporary Salary: $28.97-32.19 Hourly up to $32.19/hr Duration: 07/30/2027 Aquent is proud to partner with a globally recognized leader in innovation, a company celebrated for rapidly transforming groundbreaking ideas into extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. This organization is a beacon of creativity and technological advancement, constantly pushing boundaries and setting new industry standards. Join us in supporting a team that shapes the future. Are you ready to be the essential force behind a team that's defining tomorrow? We are seeking an exceptional individual to become the vital backbone of a dynamic engineering team, ensuring their seamless operation and success. This isn't just a support role; it's a unique opportunity to be at the heart of innovation, directly empowering brilliant minds to bring revolutionary ideas to life and contribute to creating extraordinary experiences. As the primary gateway for a high-performing engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining operational excellence, allowing key leadership and their software engineering teams to focus on their core mission, directly impacting the delivery of groundbreaking technologies. What You'll Do Manage complex daily calendars, proactively resolving scheduling conflicts and optimizing time for key leaders. Coordinate intricate travel arrangements, ensuring smooth logistics for team members. Prepare and submit expense reports accurately and efficiently. Plan and execute events, from small team gatherings to larger departmental functions, ensuring every detail is managed with precision. Assist with space planning and organizational needs to maintain an optimal working environment. Address a wide variety of day-to-day administrative needs, acting as a central point of contact for the team. Collaborate effectively with other administrative professionals, project managers, and leaders to foster a cohesive environment. Maintain a strong emphasis on organization and unwavering attention to detail in all tasks. What You'll Bring Minimum of 3 years of experience in a corporate environment, providing high-level support to leaders. Proven expertise in managing highly complex calendars, demonstrating proactive conflict resolution skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with comfort interacting professionally with senior executives and their teams. A track record of consistently meeting deadlines and taking initiative to make confident, well-informed decisions. Exceptional organizational skills and acute attention to detail, coupled with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment. Strong business judgment and the ability to interact professionally across various job functions and levels. Self-motivation, proactivity, and a team-oriented mindset. The ability to own and complete tasks/projects independently with minimal direction. What Will Set You Apart An Associate's or Bachelor's degree. The ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, with flexibility to adjust priorities quickly. Demonstrated good judgment when handling highly confidential information. Experience building collaborative relationships cross-functionally and working with global teams across multiple time zones. A forward-thinking approach, taking initiative, managing multiple requests simultaneously, and a constant drive for process improvement. Proficiency with modern productivity suites and collaboration tools. Client Description Our client is a global leader in consumer technology, renowned for redefining the intersection of hardware, software, and services. Known for their uncompromising commitment to world-class design and user experience, they create products that have become essential to daily life. You will be joining a team that values craftsmanship and simplicity, working on high-impact projects that reach hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Other Requirements Location: Cupertino, CA Schedule: Monday - Thursday (Fully Onsite); Friday (Hybrid) Timing: 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM Pay Comments: W2, weekly pay, benefits, 401k w/ match Background screening required Aquent