Location: Chicago,IL, USA
Company Description
McDonald's growth strategy, Accelerating the Arches, encompasses all aspects of our business as the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand. As the consumer landscape shifts we are using our competitive advantages to further strengthen our brand. One of our core growth strategies is to Double Down on the 3Ds (Delivery, Digital and Drive Thru). McDonald's will accelerate technology innovation so 65M+ customers a day will experience a fast, easy experience, whether at one of our 25,000 and growing Drive Thrus, through McDelivery, dine-in or takeaway.
McDonald's Global Technology is here to power tomorrow's feel-good moments.
That's why you'll find us at the forefront of transformative technology, exploring new and innovative ways to serve our millions of customers and spread happiness one delicious Hot Fudge Sundae-dipped fry at a time.?Using AI, robotics and emerging tech, we're digitizing the Golden Arches. Combine that with our unparalleled global scale, and we're reshaping all areas of the business, industry and every community that is home to a McDonald's restaurant.?We face complex tech challenges every day. But that's where our diverse and talented teams come in. They're made up of the best and brightest from all over the globe, and they thrive in the space where feel-good meets fast-paced.
Check out the McDonald's ?Global Technology Technical Blog?to learn how technology and our global team are directly enabling the Accelerating the Arches strategy.
Job Description
The Executive Admin Assistant will partner directly with our VP of Global Technology and Infrastructure to support their organization alongside establishing positive relationship with the Executive Administrative Assistants within McDonald's!
Accountabilities and Responsibilites:
* Outlook calendar management for VP and SVP
* Work directly with team and across departments to effectively communicate vital employee matters (e.g., employee transfers, recognitions, anniversaries) to appropriate audiences
* Handle all travel and logistics arrangements alongside travel team including itinerary building, expense report processing for leadership team
* Serve as team EA, handling events, offsite logistics and birthday/anniversary celebrations for the team
* Participate in the coordination and editing of communications that align with and support the overall goals of the team and organization
* Manage meeting logistics including registering and escorting visitors, room set up, catering, etc
* Provide executive leader with care and feeding throughout the day/week
* Assist with on-boarding process for all new team members across the team
Qualifications
* 10 years of validated experience as an Executive Administrative Assistant, supporting senior leadership in a large fast paced organization
* Bachelor's Degree or related experience preferred
* Demonstrates ability to handle and maintain confidential information
* Experience planning large meetings and/or events required
* Experienced in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Strong communication, project management and critical thinking skills
* Quick learner and ability to understand sophisticated business issues
* Organized, motivated and detailed with outstanding follow-through and proactive approach
* Ability to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines
* Strong attention to detail and ability to complete large volumes of work efficiently and effectively
* Possess proactive approach with a desire to stretch beyond the task list to support the team
* Ability to adapt to a constantly evolving business and work environment
* Professional, reliable, driven and results-oriented
* Shows diplomacy skills
* Onsite expectations in our Chicago office at least 3 days/week and on days of Senior Leadership Team meetings
Additional Information
McDonald's is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald's provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact ...@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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