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Executive Secretary, Engineering Services

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10109373 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Dec. 26, 2024

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

This position supports the Director and Planning Manager in Engineering Services. You would be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operational needs of the Resorts Engineering Services team. In addition to general duties, you would be responsible for overall office administration and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team environment using critical thinking, problem solving, and relationship management.

This is a fully on-site role is based in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Relocation will not be available for this position.

You will report to the Director – Resorts Engineering Services.

This is a Full-Time role.

What You Will Do

Every day in this role is different! On any given day you might:

  • Thoughtfully handle complex calendars

  • Manage Travel & Entertainment expenses for your team

  • Proactively resolve issues and pitch in to help

  • Coordinate onboarding/offboarding of team members

  • Track team time off using Labor Reports in SAP

  • Plan recognition and team events

  • Order supplies and equipment along with other office management duties

  • Prepare reports to be shared with leaders and stakeholders

  • Compose correspondence on behalf of leader

  • Schedule and host Zoom meetings which could include presentation sharing

  • Attend meetings to take notes as well as follow-up on action items

  • Prepare professional PowerPoint presentations

  • Ensure the executive is prepared for meetings and events

  • Handle highly confidential correspondence and information with utmost discretion

  • Work closely with the Executive on activities, projects, meetings, event planning and office logistics

  • Partner with department secretarial staff on office procedures, events, and office logistics

  • Submit Workday salaried headcount requisitions, track open headcount and recruiting efforts

  • Monitor Craft Maintenance Council Overtime Equalization

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • 3 years minimum experience in an administrative role

  • Proven success partnering and interacting with all levels of Cast Members/Employees including Executive Leadership

  • Strong proficiency with standard office tools such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), SAP, Coupa, and Concur

  • Generally tech savvy and willing to learn new skills

  • Professional and highly discreet while maintaining absolute confidentiality

  • Effective strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to be pro-active, resourceful, flexible, and responsible

  • Ability to take initiative and anticipate needs

  • Extremely well organized and attentive to detail

  • Ability to partner effectively and work in a team environment

  • Demonstrated innovative thinking and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience supporting at the Director level

  • Experience working with MyTime and Workday

  • Familiarity with the Facilities & Operations Services organization and Craft Maintenance Council agreement

Education

A high school degree or equivalent experience

Additional Information

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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