Expression of Interest for Executive Assistant II | Technology (Seattle, Washington)

This job is with lululemon, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Description & Requirements

Description & Requirements

Please note this is an expression of interest/evergreen posting for Executive Assistant roles for future consideration.

By applying to this position you are indicating to our Talent Acquisition team that you have a career interest in Executive Assistant roles and request to be considered if an opening arises. Please note this is not a formal application for a specific Executive Assistant role. Our Talent Acquisition team will contact qualified applicants when roles open and where an applicant's skills and experience match the role criteria.

who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

A day in the life

Based in your SSC hub, in the hybrid workplace program (minimum 4 days in office per week), you are the connector between senior leadership and departmental team needs. Principal scheduler, timekeeper, planner, and coordinator to up to two members of the lululemon Executive Team, the Executive Assistant has a vital role in the success of their departments.

Tasks in this role include (but are not limited to):

• Display great business acumen and maturity in role.
• Daily collaboration and communications with the EA team.
• Coordinates Executive's calendar and contacts and according to allowed authority manages Executives email; prioritizing time-sensitive emails and email file management.
• Coordinates and sends meeting invitations and agendas to attendees, books meeting rooms and arranges for Tech resources and refreshments in support of efficient meeting facilitation.
• Establishes work priorities and directs assignment of work to various department staff according to scope of allowed authority.
• Acts as a communications liaison with Department, and dept EA Team as required.
• Prepares briefing notes and minutes of meetings, as required.
• Provides Executives with documentation needed for meetings and correspondence with the business.
• Delegates and follows up on action items that fall within realm of responsibility.
• Maintains confidential information for the business, team and leadership and ensures information is handled appropriately.
• Coordinates C-Suite level travel, complex multi-leg travel, often requiring continuous changes and rescheduling, in conjunction with team of Executive Assistants and according to most Senior Executive travel plan.
• Responsible for accurate and timely financial management including: Executive expenses, raising purchase orders, paying invoices in accordance with payment terms, approval of department expenses, including the review of employee expense claims for accuracy and adherence to policy on behalf of Executive.
• Operates with 'Executive partnership' mindset and drives proactive business planning.
• Supports space planning needs for department growth.
• Special Projects as assigned by Executive.
• In partnership with P&C, owns and oversees onboarding of incoming Senior Executives and new members of their Leadership Team.

qualifications:

• 7+ years' experience or equivalent in an administrative and or executive support level capacity with increasing responsibilities.
• Excellent business acumen and ability to exercise tact, sound judgment and prioritization.
• Able to observe and maintain the utmost confidentiality.
• Advanced-level Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with a publicly traded company.