Responsibilities

This individual provides administrative support to two vice presidents, one director and one manager within the Federal Government Affairs Office (GAO) of Corporate Affairs & Communications. Specifically, this individual provides calendar management, meeting planning, and coordination of travel arrangements. Corporate card expense reconciliation and invoice management. Assists with written communications and correspondence, as well as coordination of internal/external meetings.

This individual will also provide administrative support for the Company's Political Action Committee, including assisting in facilitating the Company's PAC Match program.

Other duties include reviewing and sorting electronic mail, and providing telephone support (i.e., answer calls promptly and courteously). Ad hoc projects as necessary, department, or division-related work. Provide back-up support to department and other assistant within office as needed.

In addition, this individual must have the ability to effectively and professionally interact with internal and external customers concerning American Express activities. The successful candidate must be able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, respond appropriately to inquiries from senior AXP leaders, as well as colleagues across the enterprise.

Required Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to work with minimum supervision
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Self-motivated, a team player, dependable and detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task and deliver within established timeframes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Lotus Notes and Lotus Calendar
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• A high degree of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality is a must
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of management
• Ability to handle the pressure of interruptions while working on multiple tasks
• Ability to be flexible when priorities shift
• General accounting and experience with expense reconciliation is a plus
• Capitol Hill and PAC experience is a plus
• 5 years experience

To apply by July 3, please submit resumes online at www.americanexpress.com or link to:
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=505&siteid=216

Requisition #105869BR
Senior Executive Assistant
American Express Company
Washington, DC

Source: Public Affairs Council 7/1/08