LINGUIST List 22.187 Tue Jan 11 2011 Jobs: Various Langs & Translation: Executive Assistant, Hewlett-Packard Editor for this issue: Erin Smith <erinlinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to engage in non-discriminatory hiring practices. We urge employers not to discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we have no means of enforcing these standards. Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international employment page at http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries. To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Alison Markenson , English; German, Standard; French & Translation: Executive Assistant, Hewlett-Packard Company, USA Message 1: English; German, Standard; French & Translation: Executive Assistant, Hewlett-Packard Company, USA Date: 11-Jan-2011 From: Alison Markenson <alison.markensonhp.com> Subject: English; German, Standard; French & Translation: Executive Assistant, Hewlett-Packard Company, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Hewlett-Packard Company Department: Corporate Headquarters Job Location: California, USA Web Address: http://www.hp.com Job Rank: Translator Specialty Areas: Translation Required Language(s): English (eng)                             French (fra)                             German, Standard (deu) Description: Executive Administrative Assistant Location: Palo Alto, CA Under general supervision and acting with strong self initiative, this executive administrative assistant will support executives at HP while performing tactical and strategic administrative duties. This will include work requiring complete written and verbal fluency in English, French, and German. Responsibilities for the successful candidate will include performing various complex and global administrative tasks and activities which will include, key records maintenance, compiling data and generating reports, administrative tasks associated with finance and budgetary processes, scheduling executive appointments and meetings, calendar ownership and management, answering, screening, and routing telephone calls for the executive offices, preparing expense reports, preparing and editing executive communications and presentations, making global travel arrangements, mentoring and leading additional administrative staff and contractors as needed, providing verbal and written translation support, and other additional administrative requirements of the executive team. This person will contribute in the development of innovative principles and ideas, successfully demonstrating strong discipline, work ethic, and expertise in general administrative technical skills. They will be responsible for identifying gaps and opportunities, and developing highly innovative solutions to meet the on-going demands of the organization. They will routinely exercise independent judgment in developing methods, processes, and techniques for achieving desired objectives. This individual will be responsible for developing strategy, setting functional policy and direction. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting large, complex, and global projects in direct alignment with the executive team. Basic Requirements and Skills: -Proven exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, French and German -Experience working with executives, dignitaries, and international executives -Independent leader with high level of initiative that requires minimal hands-on supervision -Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills -Proven ability to lead multiple tasks in a fast-paced and highly complex environment -Demonstrates high-energy, positive and flexible approach in the workplace -Proven analytical skills -Strong team player Minimal Qualifications: -Highly proficient in written and verbal communications in English, French, and German - complete fluency required -Undergraduate degree preferred or equivalent -5+ years general administrative and project management experience Application Deadline: Open until filled. Palo Alto, CA Email Address for Applications: alison.markensonhp.com Contact Information: Executive Assistant Alison Markenson Email: alison.markensonhp.com Phone: 314-960-8802 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 11-Jan-2011       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.