Executive Assistant (RapidScale)

Company Cox Communications, Inc. Job Family Group Business Operations Job Profile Executive Assistant I Management Level Individual Contributor Flexible Work Option Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week Travel % Yes, 15% of the time Work Shift Day Compensation Hourly base pay rate is $28.65 - $42.98/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidates knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program. Job Description At RapidScale, exceptional technology is powered by exceptional people. As a growing leader in secure, reliable managed cloud solutions, we help mid-market through enterprise organizations simplify IT and unleash innovation. With a broad portfolio spanning AWS, Azure, and Google, as well as a full suite of Private Cloud and Cybersecurity solutions, RapidScale enables companies to turn technology into their greatest competitive advantage. Backed by the strength of the Cox family of companies, we offer best-in-class benefits, a commitment to work-life balance, and an award-winning workplace experience. Every leader needs a partner they can rely upon. At RapidScale - part of Cox Business- we are looking for an astute and clear-sighted Executive Assistant to provide targeted organizational support to the RapidScale C-suite. In this mission-critical role, youll work closely with the companys leadership team, their administrators, and the broader Raleigh-based team.Youll be counted on for your excellent (and seemingly effortless) interpersonal skills, strong judgment, creative problem solving and confident decision making. What Youll Do: Youll be expected to provide seamless administrative support, including calendar management, meeting prep, travel arrangements, group event coordination, budget management, expense reporting, and communications. As part of your creative coordination, you may prepare presentations, reports, agendas, and other documents using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software packages. Naturally, youll need to demonstrate a high level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality, because youll be handling sensitive information. You understand that means showing a keen sense of tact, discretion and good judgment. Youll need to exhibit a high degree of innovation and responsiveness so that you can plan, prioritize and organize in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. To better manage your teams diverse needs, you will prepare and distribute notes from or for key functional meetings, conferences, and similar proceedings. Qualifications: Ideally, youve already had some extensive experience working with senior executives and their counterparts and are comfortable with that kind of dynamic environment. Here are some of the other important qualities were looking for: High School Diploma/GED and 7 years experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and 5 years experience; or 9 years experience in a related field 3+ years experience supporting senior-level Executives preferred Expertise in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to relate professionally with executive-level management Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to use judgment to field inquiries professionally and efficiently Critical thinker with strong attention to detail and accuracy Demonstrated experience maintaining confidentiality and discretion given the nature of the work Ability to be available, as needed, to monitor urgent emails, or take calls Strong planning, organization, meeting coordination and project management skills Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously Benefits Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave. About Us Cox Communications is all about creating moments of real human connection; and for employees, thats true both in the workplace and in the problems we solve for customers. From building advertising solutions to unleashing IoT technologies to creating an exceptional experience for customers in our retail locations and online, were creating a world that is smarter and more connected. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individuals age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. Cox brings together the worlds greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities and drive innovation for a better future. Thats why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the worlds biggest challenges. Our people love technology and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Cox vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, theres no challenge too great for our pioneers. And theres no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.