Administrative Assistant

Administrative AssistantThe Administrative Assistant performs a variety of complex administrative functions, providing primary support to an individual leader and secondary support to a broader team. This role manages schedules, coordinates travel, organizes meetings and events, and supports department financial, personnel, and facility operations. The position is part of a dynamic Silicon Valley organization, supporting employees across a Mountain View campus and a nearby Santa Clara lab, and plays a key role in ensuring seamless administrative support for leadership, team activities, and day-to-day operations.ResponsibilitiesManage complex calendars and schedules for an individual leader and supporting teams, ensuring meetings, deadlines, and priorities are coordinated effectively.Coordinate domestic travel arrangements, including booking transportation, accommodations, and preparing detailed itineraries.Organize and support meetings and events, including scheduling, room and space reservations, logistics coordination, and onsite support during events.Coordinate department financial operations as requested, such as assisting with procurement, ordering, and tracking administrative expenses.Support personnel operations, including new hire onboarding activities, preparing materials, coordinating logistics, and helping ensure a smooth start for new team members.Handle hardware ordering and basic procurement tasks, including submitting requests, tracking orders, and ensuring timely delivery for team needs.Assist with space and facilities coordination across the Mountain View campus and Santa Clara lab, including office and lab space needs, equipment, and general site support.Provide day-to-day administrative support for a large onsite team, including responding to ad-hoc requests, preparing documents and presentations, and maintaining organized records.Use Microsoft Office tools such as Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel to manage communications, schedules, presentations, and basic data tracking.Partner closely with multiple teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, adapting to changing priorities and supporting varying business needs across both locations.Complete special projects as assigned, taking ownership of tasks, following through on details, and delivering work on time.Maintain a consistent onsite presence at both the Mountain View campus and Santa Clara lab, including traveling between sites as needed to support operations.Essential Skills0–2 years of administrative support experience in a professional environment, such as school administrative settings or retail environments with relevant responsibilities.0–2 years of procurement or ordering experience, including handling hardware or general office-related purchasing.0–2 years of experience using productivity tools such as Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.Completed bachelor's degree.Work EnvironmentThis role is based fully onsite in Silicon Valley, with work split between a primary campus location in Mountain View and a secondary lab location in Santa Clara, approximately 15 minutes apart. The position supports a large onsite team in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that relies heavily on partnership across multiple groups and locations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with no expected overtime. The work involves regular use of workplace technology and productivity tools, including Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and other administrative systems, as well as interaction with hardware ordering and procurement processes. The role requires frequent movement between the Mountain View campus and the Santa Clara lab to support business operations at both sites. The assignment is initially budgeted through December 31, 2026, with the intent to extend based on business needs, budget availability, and performance. Attire is typical professional office wear appropriate for a corporate campus and lab-support environment.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Mountain View, CA.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Mountain View, CA.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026.