Executive Assistant

**Executive Assistant**

**About us**:
Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America’s leading retailers. Keeping one of the most loved and recognized brands at the top of its game is no small task.

Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values diverse backgrounds. We believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful. At Target, inclusion is part of the core value. We aim to create equitable experiences for all, regardless of their dimensions of difference. As an equal opportunity employer, Target provides diverse opportunities for everyone to grow and win.

It takes the talent and vision of a world class Administrative Support organization. We are strategic partners who balance the goals of the business with the needs of individuals and teams. We embody the very best of Target: new ideas, resourcefulness, quick and precise execution, creativity, professionalism and a fun and positive team culture. Do you pride yourself on building deep and broad relationships? Can you learn the nuances of a large, multifaceted business? Are you skilled at anticipating challenges and proposing solutions for your leader and team? Have you mastered the arts of organization, communication and collaboration? If so, you will be a key player in an organization that impact thousands of people who love to shop and work at Target.

As an **Executive Assistant, **you’ll build a close partnership with a Senior Vice President, and be a key contact for their team. You’ll set appropriate expectations and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment. You’re an extension of your leader, complementing their work style while upholding Target’s values and demonstrating the utmost poise, professionalism and leadership. Your open, clear and responsive communication across multiple settings and platforms will ensure you’re a trusted resource for external partners, vendors and community leaders. You’ll stay up to date on the complexities and nuances of the businesses your leader oversees and act as a key point of contact for direct reports and team members. You’ll provide exceptional support by managing priorities and processes for leaders who are often traveling and always on the go. Project management skills are fundamental for removing complexity and maximizing your leader’s time. Bring your talent for solving problems, thinking critically and recognizing roadblocks before they arise. Be a leader as you cultivate the development of a small team of administrative support staff within your area. Confidentiality, flexibility and

exceptional time management will be key to your success and the success of your leader and team. Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business need.

**About you**:

- Bachelors Degree from Accredited University
- 4+ years of administrative experience or similar experience
- 1+ years of direct support of a senior-level executive
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate to variety of levels, both internally and externally
- Strong collaboration skills to partner across the organization
- Flexible, resilient and nimble; comfortable working in “grey areas” that are constantly changing
- Accountable with a high degree of initiative; ability to balance fluctuating workload and tasks
- Exceptional ability to problem-solve and make decisions
- High attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Past experience from Fortune 500 companies preferred

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