Executive Assistant II

Cox Communications
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)

Feb 08, 2025
We are seeking an Executive Assistant to join our team that can help us with foundational organizational skills while adding a balance of problem solving and creativity. The ideal candidate will join our discussions to learn the various aspects of our business becoming a true partner to the VP team. Core accountabilities of the role include organizing our days, anticipating our administrative needs, tackling the "walk-on" challenges that arise and generally collaborating with team members for success. As an ambassador for the team, the successful candidate must be a natural people-person, comfortable in representing the department with polish, professionalism and appropriate discretion. This high-impact role will have abundant access to senior leaders in Technology and through excellence will establish eligibility towards upward mobility in the organization over time. The role is based in Atlanta and required to be in office a minimum of 3 days week. Foundational organizational skills are essential for this role. Organizing appointments, including prioritizing meetings and resolving conflicts. Coordinating travel arrangements, including itineraries, and accommodation. Preparing expense reports and managing budgets. Partnering extensively with peer network across Cox. Managing and coordinating departmental events and meetings. Expert in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to create high-quality presentations, spreadsheets and org charts. Managing confidential information discretely. Additional consideration will be given to candidates who can demonstrate some balance of these "force multiplier" skills. Participation in meetings and ability to learn various aspects of our business. Collaborating to turn data, ideas, and concepts into compelling stories that help communicate clearly Designing of visually engaging digital assets, which may include photo editing, infographics and social media visuals. Building polished and impactful slide decks for meetings, offsites and executive-level presentations (e.g., using PowerPoint, Keynote, or Canva). Assisting with action items and follow-ups; including reminders of deadlines and coordinating reviews. Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED and 7 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and 5 years' experience; or 9 years' experience in a related field Experience directly reporting to and supporting senior executives and their respective teams Experience: x?+ years working in a cross-functional, dynamic environment delivering projects, assignments, events or milestones of similar complexity, preferably in a technology-driven environment. Demonstrated experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior-level executives preferred Preferred BS/BA degree in related discipline (i.e., Business) Experience in telecommunications desired. In addition to MS Office, a familiarity and understanding of Oracle, Workday, graphic design tools a benefit. USD 31.49 - 47.26 per hour Compensation: Hourly base pay rate is $31.49 - $47.26/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program. Benefits: Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. About Cox Communications Cox Communications is the largest private telecom company in America, serving six million homes and businesses. That's a lot, but we also proudly serve our employees. Our benefits and our award-winning culture are just two of the things that make Cox a coveted place to work. If you're interested in bringing people closer through broadband, smart home tech and more, join Cox Communications today! About Cox Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today! Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page . Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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