Administrative Assistant

Position: Administrative Assistant 1
One of the largest tech companies in the world is seeking to hire a junior Administrative Assistant!

Join a dynamic team dedicated to working on product design, brand development, and user experiences for various high-impact projects. This role involves providing administrative support primarily for an individual manager and secondarily for a group, contributing to the development of Bing, Copilot, Edge, MSN, and Shopping experiences across locations in Redmond, Silicon Valley, Hyderabad, and Beijing.

Responsibilities

+ Manage complex calendars and schedules, particularly for partner-level executives.

+ Coordinate travel arrangements and organize meetings and events.

+ Oversee department financial operations, personnel operations, and facility operations.

+ Handle onboarding and offboarding of employees and order necessary hardware and peripherals.

+ Complete special projects as assigned and attend to team requests.

+ Prepare for and assist with team events and meetings.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of 2 years of administrative experience.

+ Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

+ Excellent organizational skills.

+ Proven experience in supporting leaders with complex calendaring.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience coordinating events, meetings, or team logistics.

+ Demonstrated ability to work independently and anticipate business needs.

+ Prior experience with large teams or morale/event planning is preferred.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid position requiring candidates to work on-site for 4 days a week in Building 9. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, totaling 40 hours a week, with the possibility of 5 hours of overtime. Standard equipment, including a laptop, mouse, headset, and extra monitor, will be provided. The position offers a chance for extension until April 15, 2027.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/hr.

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 & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)  - Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)  - Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Redmond,WA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarter (%20astoncarter)  for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.