If you have initiative, drive, and are looking to be part of an energetic and growing team, this job is for you! The Azure Data Org in C+AI (Microsoft Cloud + AI Group) is looking for an experienced and energetic Group Business Administrator to provide team administrative and project support. Candidates must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work independently and professionally with all levels in the organization. You must be resourceful and able to deal with ambiguity, possess solid project management and problem-solving skills, be able to prioritize tasks and be flexible in the performance of the job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Collaborate with team of admins to provide team support for the Azure Data org
• Proactive scheduling, detailed coordination, and preparation for team support
• Manage, track, and procure SAW (Secure Admin Workstation) requests
• Partnering and cross-collaborating with DTP (Digital Transformation Platforms) Administrative team as well as many parts of the C+AI organization.
• Working with the Data org Business Administrators to onboard new hires
• Purchasing equipment for new hires and refreshes. Track assets, updating custodians, cost centers, PC (Personal Computers) recycled assets, and equipment transfers.
• Partnering with Business Admins on planning for cross-collaborating and support on team and org events including All-Hands Meetings, morale events, and others as needed for teams based in Redmond and other locations.
• Understand the rhythm of the business and ship cycles to provide support based on the business needs at the time most effective.
• Office set up and clean out for incoming and outgoing employees, interns, etc.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an administrative support role or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrate the ability to work independently.
• Desire to take on big challenges.
• Ability to react with appropriate urgency to situations and requests.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Consistently demonstrate a can-do and customer service attitude.
• Ability to build effective cross-group working relationships and work collaboratively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to be flexible and work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Exercise sound judgment, tact, diplomacy, integrity, and professionalism in all communications.
• Ability to lift and move standard office equipment minimum of 25 lbs. (i.e., computers and peripherals)
• Proficient with Microsoft productivity software including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams.

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.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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