When you join Verizon
You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.
What you’ll be doing...
You’ll ensure that all is running efficiently for the executives in your group. You’ll be answering calls, greeting guests, planning travel, scheduling appointments, handling travel expenses, and essentially looking after the day-to-day operations in the office. Your role is essential to building an environment where everyone can do their best work.
We are seeking a proactive, highly organized, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to the Region President of Great Lakes. In this critical role you will ensure the Region Presidents day to day operations run smoothly by managing complex schedules, coordinating communication, and handling high-level administrative tasks. This position requires discretion, efficiency, and the ability to anticipate the leadership needs in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Manage & prioritize the leadership's complex calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments and travel. Coordinate with internal & external stakeholders to arrange meetings, events, and conference calls. Resolve scheduling conflicts promptly & professionally.
- Act as the primary point of contact between the SVP/VP and internal/external stakeholders.
- Plan and manage domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, transportation, and itineraries. Handle expense reporting and reimbursement processes.
- Assist with special projects, research, and preparation of materials for meetings. Track key initiatives and provide status updates as required.
- Maintain files, records, and confidential information. Prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items from meetings. Oversee the procurement of office supplies and resources for the SVP’s and VP's needs.
This role requires VCG in-office days of 3 days per week ( Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ).
What we’re looking for...
You’re motivated by being an integral part of the team, doing your part to enable others to do their job well. You enjoy a fast-paced environment and working towards tight deadlines. You’re phenomenal at developing your own process that keeps you organized and on schedule, while ensuring those you support stay prepared and informed. You are ready to lend a hand to others—and happy to do what it takes to support the team.
You’ll need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree or one or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience. Administrative experience supporting senior-level executives.
- Administrative experience supporting senior-level executives.
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Experience with Google products.
- Demonstrated ability to stay organized, meet deadlines and work independently.
- Experience and demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external parties.
- Experience handling highly confidential information appropriately.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Equal Employment Opportunity
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
Benefits and Compensation
Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.
The annual salary range for the Illinois location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $78,500.00 - $128,000.00.