Blizzard Entertainment - Administrative Assistant - Information Technologies Team

Administrative Assistant ? Information Technologies Team

 

Blizzard Entertainment? is a premier publisher of entertainment software. Since establishing the Blizzard label in 1994, the company has quickly become one of the most popular and well-respected makers of computer games.

With blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft? and the Warcraft?, Diablo?, and StarCraft? series, the company has enjoyed back-to-back number-one selling games, as well as consecutive Game of the Year awards. The company's free online game service, Battle.net?, is the largest in the world with millions of active users.

 

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for an experienced, motivated and highly organized professional to function as Administrative Assistant to support our Information Technologies Team.

The Administrative Assistant is expected to represent Blizzard?s office in a professional, courteous manner while being able to stay calm under the pressures of tight deadlines. Job responsibilities will include providing administrative support to the Director and Manager of Global Information Technologies. The ideal applicant will possess the ability to handle all travel arrangements, regularly planning meetings/conference calls, preparing agendas and preparing summaries of that information for distribution. Other duties will include, but are not limited to: being the liaison between US and International offices, coordinating international visas for travel, assisting with lunches, visitor accommodations, answering and screening calls, receipts for expense reports and credit card reconciliation, filing documents/correspondence, various appointments and maintaining the calendar(s) and contacts utilizing Outlook.

 

Requirements 3+ years experience as an assistant to senior-level executive(s) Strong proficiency in MS Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, and Outlook Excellent written & verbal communication skills Strong critical thinking skills Impeccable organizational and time management abilities Must be a self-starter with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Must act with discretion when handling confidential matters Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience

 

Pluses A passion for video games A knowledge of international business Knowledge of the IT Industry

 

No follow-up calls or e-mails, please. This is a full-time position in Irvine, CA; internships and part-time positions are not available at this time.

 

Send a cover letter, resume (with references) and salary history in three separate Microsoft Word document to: resumes@blizzard.com .