Executive Assistant, Corporate Development

Adobe

  • San Jose, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Our CompanyChanging the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!The OpportunityThe Executive Assistant (EA) will provide administrative support to the Vice President, Corporate Development with responsibility for Mergers & Acquisitions, Integration and Ventures activities.You will collaborate closely with executive-level customers, partners, senior leaders, E-team and SVP EAs, event coordinators and broad teams of product, engineering, legal, sales, marketing, etc.As part of this role, you will also provide administrative support Adobe Ventures program including marketing events, engagement with existing portfolio companies and exploring new investments.A successful candidate will have a proven track record of working in a fast-paced environment with meticulous attention to detail. You will thrive in ambiguity, have a low ego and be willing to roll up your sleeves with the team. You will excel in building rapport internally and with external partners. You will demonstrate strong judgment, a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.The primary location for this position is in San Jose, with willingness to work from Adobe’s San Francisco office as needed. You will be in the office regularly, with a minimum of 3 days/week in coordination with the VP of Corporate Development.Responsibilities
  • Coordinate sophisticated (complex) VP calendar
  • Be responsive to key external and internal partners, with contact outside normal business hours for time-sensitive situations (e.g., deal cycles, customer or investor meetings & speaking appearances).
  • Represent Adobe, the VP and team in a brand-building light through thoughtful, friendly, and timely follow-through and sound judgment.
  • Arrange team offsites and social activities
  • Manage vendors, purchase orders, and team events, as needed.
  • Work across many internal groups including, VP leadership team, BU product stakeholders, legal, finance, EX, corporate strategy, exec comms/PR.
  • Participate in or lead coordination of special projects, as appropriate for Adobe Ventures per above.
Keys to success
  • Dedication to excellence. Perform duties at a high-quality level on a consistent basis. Strong attention to detail. Accurate written and verbal communication.
  • Highly organized. Ability to function well in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Table-stakes ability to prioritize and coordinate complex calendaring asks. Ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. Fast response times.
  • Curious & great judgement. Strong interest in understanding Adobe’s business and VP’s scope of responsibility. Use business sense to decipher priorities and make sound judgment calls when needed.
  • Discretion. Respect for confidentiality in handling highly sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Excellent communicator. Able to confidently and professionally interact with professionals at all levels. Strong relationship with E-Team EAs. Keep in contact with VP via slack, email and text.
  • Great teammate. Flexible colleague with a can-do attitude. Calm under pressure. Easy to work with. Sense of humor and fun. Can go with the flow. Culture carrier.
  • Creative problem solver. Demonstrate ability and temperament to work in an ambiguous and changing environment. Think outside of the box with a sense of urgency. Know when to check in with VP to test decisions.
Skills and Qualifications
  • Associate’s or Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of related experience required in working in an executive assistant role supporting senior executives.
  • Strong organizational abilities, with keen attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Flexible hours as dictated by the needs of business.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $79,100 -- $166,000 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.State-Specific Notices:California:Fair Chance OrdinancesAdobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.Colorado:Application Window NoticeIf this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.Massachusetts:Massachusetts Legal NoticeIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Adobe is proud to be an employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email or call (408) 536-3015.

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