Administrative jobs at Google are staffed by bright, organized, energetic and dependable people driven by a common company goal: to help us accomplish great things. Working behind the scenes, we make a significant impact on the people we support as well as on Google users around the world. We're adept at leading and managing a variety of simultaneous projects, which requires the particular talent of being able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Learn more about what Administrative Assistants do at Google
As an Administrative Assistant, you'll keep your team's business operations and activities organized and moving forward. You're a self-starter who can recognize where processes can be improved and who will take the initiative to improve them. Using your strong communication skills, you'll effectively collaborate with a variety of people and job functions, accomplishing tasks of moderate to high complexity and scope. You're also able to analyze and anticipate the needs of your managers, team members and their projects, which means you'll acquire a thorough knowledge of Google's products and services. When circumstances demand, you'll provide strategic support – such as evaluating data or resolving minor operational issues – with your manager's guidance. Additionally, you'll be interacting with high-level executives both inside and outside of Google, which means you have the ability to perform flawlessly and professionally in a fast-paced environment – along with the grace and willingness to change direction when circumstances demand. Multiple openings are available at different levels depending on your skills and experience, but regardless of your assignment, you'll be expected to demonstrate strong business judgment, professional etiquette and organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Lastly, you will also act as gatekeeper for the Mountain View office and local teams. This includes managing office budgets and space planning, moderating office calendars and communication, creating and maintaining office policies and procedures, and acting as liaison for all local resources and requests. You will also champion office culture by leading organization of office events, and ensuring representation and resolution of the office’s objectives and concerns.
We have Administrative Assistant positions available in all departments and will review your application in consideration of all possible opportunities. If you have a preference for working in a particular department, please indicate this on your resume or cover letter.
We may have other more specialized Administrative positions available. See the openings listed below for more information and to apply for these positions.