Executive Assistant To Ceo

About InterDigital

InterDigital develops mobile and video technologies that are at the core of devices, networks, and services worldwide. We solve many of the industry's most critical and complex technical challenges, inventing solutions for more efficient broadband networks, better video delivery, and richer multimedia experiences years ahead of market deployment. InterDigital has licenses and strategic relationships with many of the world's leading technology companies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on NASDAQ.

Summary

InterDigital is currently seeking an Executive Assistant to support our Chief Executive Officer. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to the CEO and other members of the Executive Leadership Team while serving as a liaison to the board of directors.. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of senior level administrative assistant experience supporting C-Suite Executives. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a diversity of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs advanced, diversified, and confidential administrative and related functions in support of the CEO.
• Exercises a high degree of independent judgment and decision making in performing assigned tasks and has considerable latitude and flexibility in prioritizing work and meeting deadlines.
• Manage sensitive matters with confidentiality and discretion.
• Flexible hours as dictated by the needs of the CEO, the Board of Directors, the business, projects, and meetings.
• Will coordinate and lead special projects with effective communication while working cross-functionally with stakeholders throughout the company.

CEO Support:

• Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the CEO including calendar management; scheduling meetings; completing expense reports; submitting invoices and minor accounting, preparing correspondence; arranging detailed travel plans; compiling documents for board related meetings.
• Communicates directly on behalf of the CEO with Board Members and executive leadership team.
• Works closely and effectively with the CEO to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities.
• Prioritizes conflicts; responds to emails and assignments expeditiously; thinks proactively, anticipates needs; and follows-through on projects to successful completion.
• Assists with ad-hoc requests including scheduling personal appointments.

Board of Directors Support:

• Serves as the CEO's administrative liaison to the board of directors.
• Plan and oversee logistical arrangements for board and board committee meetings, including facility needs, meals and refreshments, and transportation and group lodging.
• Identify directors' and executives' availability for scheduling quarterly board and committee meeting dates and compile annual meeting schedule.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 8+ years of administrative or related experience working with executive assistant role supporting C-Suite leaders required.
• High proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and TEAMS.
• Experience with Concur expense management system, SharePoint, Dynamics 365 and Adobe Acrobat highly desired.
• Detail oriented and strong commitment to excellence.
• Comfort in operating in a global environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities recognizing if/when to adjust, if necessary.
• Ability to raise issues appropriately and to proactively bring forward solutions.
• A strong business sense with ability to make sound judgment calls when needed.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform while working under pressure and with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve, make decisions, take initiative, and contribute to the goals of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work with sensitive information and commitment to confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills both orally and in writing and ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization in a confident and professional manner.
• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Travel to support Board and Executive Meetings required.

Location: Conshohocken, PA

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