Who we are:
at avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, fortune ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.
Working at avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at avnet!
Job summary:
performs a variety of administrative support or specialized administrative duties for a department, region, site, group or individual executive including calendar maintenance and scheduling, phone responsibilities, greeting visitors, travel arrangements, expense reports, presentation preparation, meeting coordination, budget preparation and reporting, recordkeeping, and other activities.
Principal responsibilities:
- maintains files, records, calendars and diaries.
- may arrange business travel, coordinate meeting arrangements, and/or track expenses.
- serves as a liaison between executives, managers, staff, customers and visitors.
- researches and summaries complex information in preparation for meetings and special projects
- may draft responses to correspondence, researches and compiles information for special projects, or prepare reports as required.
- other duties as assigned.
Job level specifications:
- extensive knowledge of the organization, job, practices and procedures, enabling a high level of contribution.
- completes complex assignments requiring significant judgment, initiative and problem solving skills.
- work is performed under mínimal guidance and assigned in the form of desired expectations. Independent judgment is used to determine best approach and creativity is expected to achieve maximum results and handle new situations.
- collaboration with internal or external contacts. May participate on teams for special assignments. Responds to requests from senior management, internal and/or external contacts.
- actions may have significant impact to department as well as others. Errors may be difficult to detect and remedy and potentially result in loss of customer business, materials, money and/or time.
Work experience:
- typically requires a minimum of five years of related experience.
Education and certification(s):
- high school diploma or equivalent
distinguishing characteristics:
- provides administrative support to an executive, department, region, site, or group.
- knowledge of ms office suite products including excel, word and powerpoint as appropriate for the job level.
What we offer:
our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs — from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.- generous paid time off- savings fund- paid holidays- medical, dental, vision and life insurance- education assistance- employee development resources- employee wellness, leadership development, and mentorship programs- year-end bonus- food coupons
benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with avnet.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.