Administration - Executive Assistant

VeriSign, Inc.(Nasdaq: VRSN) is a leading provider of digital trust services that enable businesses and consumers to engage in commerce and communications with confidence. VeriSign's digital trust services create a trusted environment through three core offerings--name services, authentication services, and payment services--powered by a global infrastructure that manages more than five billion communications and transactions a day. Additional news and information about the company is available at www.verisign.com

This position will be responsible for the following: organization and logistics of internal and external executive meetings, managing extensive travel schedule for customer and partner visits, orchestrating divisional offsite events, employee communications, and dealing with confidential information including budget management. The ideal candidate should be very detailed oriented, extremely organized, posses excellent oral and written communication skills as well as be confident, very well organized, resourceful and multitask in a demanding environment.

This position requires extensive software skills: PowerPoint/Excel/Oracle/MS Word/Microsoft Outlook.

Key ** Should be technically proficient, able to work independently, extremely flexible and adapting quickly and positively to change, self-motivated and a team player. A professional pleasant attitude and demeanor are vital.



Job Description:
*Support full-time SVP and provide backup support for additional SVP's when required.
*Coordinate all administrative tasks to ensure a professional and efficient image for the office of the SVP
*Preparation of coordination of SVP calendars, meeting materials, agendas
*Confirmation and tracking of SVP-sponsored meetings, including attendance, logistics and materials
*Initiate and organize communications as needed regarding org changes, company activities, etc.
*Agenda preparation and delivery and documentation of meeting minutes/action items for staff meetings
*Organize quarterly All-Hands calls, including WebEx setup and presentation
*Coordinate on-site meetings, recognition, etc for SVP when visiting company locations
*Manage extensive SVP travel calendar
*Proactively manage calendars, future travel and direct report schedules
*Professionally and capably handle customer calls, when required
*Work with HR to ensure personnel deadlines are met and information is up-to-date
*Manage contractor agreements and process accounts payable
*Expense management including processing of SVP travel expenses, reviewing for accuracy and preparation of expense tracking worksheet

* Track/collect input from direct reports and team members for ongoing reports, business reviews and team deliverables

Experience - External:
Experience Required:
*A minimum of a Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience *Min 7 years experience in total administrative experience support in a high-tech environment plus 3 years experience supporting Executive Officers
*Experience working with senior level executive staff
*Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
*Strong computer skills, including MSWord, PowerPoint, Excel
*Strong coordinating, multi-tasking and problem solving skills
*Judgment, tact, diplomacy and professionalism required
*Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion
*Demonstrated accuracy, thoroughness and follow-through
*Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced and changing work environment
*Initiative and strong customer service orientation
*Strong attention to detail and ability to rapidly learn and apply new related skills
*Ability to cooperate with others in achieving individual and team objectives
*Ability to establish strong working relationships and contribute to building a positive team spirit