Administrative Assistant
- Req. Number: 2023-28077
- Mall Name: 1 Express Drive
- City, State: Columbus, Ohio
- Posted Date: 5/1/2023
Overview
This is a unique and exciting time to join Express. Since launching our EXPRESSway Forward strategy in 2020, we have been steadily advancing a transformation from being known as a store in the mall to a brand with a purpose, powered by a styling community. We believe that clothes can serve a higher purpose to make people look the way they want to look and feel the way they want to feel, and our Express brand purpose - We Create Confidence & Inspire Self-Expression - speaks to the role our brand can play in their lives. In 2021, we introduced our innovative Community Commerce program, inviting brand fans and style enthusiasts to take their passion for fashion to the next level by working with us.
Today, we are building, activating and amplifying the Express styling community, and we invite you to join us. Our culture is defined by three values - Express Yourself, Express Together, Express Success - and every associate at every level in every department is an important part of our transformation and our future.
For more information about Express, Inc. please visit www.express.com.
Responsibilities
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing advanced administrative support to SVPs and VPs. The Administrative Assistant has the ability to problem solve, think critically, and anticipate needs. Strong business communications, oral and written and understands confidentiality.
Required Experience & Qualifications
Critical Skills & Attributes
Closing
As an equal opportunity employer, Express does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected class. Express only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
Notification to Agencies: Please note that Express does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Express will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
This is a unique and exciting time to join Express. Since launching our EXPRESSway Forward strategy in 2020, we have been steadily advancing a transformation from being known as a store in the mall to a brand with a purpose, powered by a styling community. We believe that clothes can serve a higher purpose to make people look the way they want to look and feel the way they want to feel, and our Express brand purpose - We Create Confidence & Inspire Self-Expression - speaks to the role our brand can play in their lives. In 2021, we introduced our innovative Community Commerce program, inviting brand fans and style enthusiasts to take their passion for fashion to the next level by working with us.
Today, we are building, activating and amplifying the Express styling community, and we invite you to join us. Our culture is defined by three values - Express Yourself, Express Together, Express Success - and every associate at every level in every department is an important part of our transformation and our future.
For more information about Express, Inc. please visit www.express.com.
Responsibilities
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing advanced administrative support to SVPs and VPs. The Administrative Assistant has the ability to problem solve, think critically, and anticipate needs. Strong business communications, oral and written and understands confidentiality.
- Providing and coordinating calendar, email, and departmental communication support
- Book travel & complete expense reporting
- Preparing and maintaining reports and documents for the department
- Budget management and tracking including reconciling invoices
- Support company philanthropy and associate programs
- Prepare PowerPoint presentations, Excel charts and run business reporting
- Order office supplies for the department
- Anticipate leader and departmental needs
- Special projects as assigned
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- 5-7 years of relevant experience supporting VP/SVP level leadership
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work with a sense of urgency
- Possess problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects, priorities and tight deadlines simultaneously while maintaining quality
- Strong adaptability, flexibility and resourcefulness
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Critical Skills & Attributes
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work in fast paced organization, ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time
Closing
As an equal opportunity employer, Express does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected class. Express only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
Notification to Agencies: Please note that Express does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Express will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
