New

Business Administrator

Microsoft
$25.82 - $45.05 / hr
United States, Washington, Redmond
Sep 11, 2026
Overview Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what canbeand take their careersfurther. This is a world ofmorepossibilities, more innovation, more openness, and the skyisthelimitthinkingina cloud-enabled world. Microsoft's Azure Data engineering team is leading the transformation of analytics in the world of data with products like databases, data integration, big data analytics, messaging & real-timeanalytics,and business intelligence. Theproductsinour portfolio include Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, and Power BI. Our mission is tobuild the data platform for the age of AI, powering a new class of data-firstapplicationsand driving a data culture. Within Azure Data, the databases team builds andmaintainsMicrosoft's operational Database systems. We store and manage data in a structured way to enable multitude of applications across various industries. We are on a journey to enable developer friendly, mission-critical, AI enabled operational Databases across relational, non-relational and OSS offerings. This roleoperatesin various capacities, working with the leader and their leadership team by showing excellence in administrative functionsand collaboration. You willbe responsible forExecutive and partner-level interfaces, contact with customers, external partners, and all levels within Microsoft. The ideal candidate will need to be able to manage complex ROBs, havehighly professionalinterpersonal and customer service skills; take initiative;demonstrategood judgmentand canmaintainconfidentiality. You will also need to set priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Being detail oriented and having consistent andtimelyfollow-throughwill be essential to success. We do not just value differences or different perspectives. We seek them out and invite them in so we can tap into the collective power of everyone in the company. As a result, our customers arebetter served. Responsibilities Calendar Management and Meeting Logistics Provides complex calendar management and time planning support formanager. Manages community space/conference room calendars. Aligns calendar based on knowledge of manager's preference and operating styles. Ensures preparation of meetingsetting(e.g., booking rooms,assistingwith troubleshooting audio-video [AV] and technical issues). Learnsto manage ambiguous situations and develop deep understanding ofmanagerspriorities and business critical areas. Rythmof Business (ROB) Develops understanding of rhythm of business (ROB), key stakeholders, and interdependencies within the business and recognizes patterns. Helps toexecute business cadence (scheduling/meetinglogistics) around the ROB of the team andidentifiespatterns and key stakeholders. Resource and Travel Management Contributes to and oversees planning, tracking, maintenance, and adjustment of equipment and inventory based on stock requirements and business needs. Processes expense reports with full complianceofMicrosoft policy. Participates in discretionary budget tracking (e.g., morale, hardware, supplies) and reporting. Performs vendor and supplier management (e.g., ensuring set up for financial processing, opening purchase orders [POs]). Contribute to budget management in partnership with peers (e.g., Finance, Business Managers). Space management and planning in alignment withExecutiveOffice and other peer teams. Provides travel arrangements using Microsoft tools (e.g., accommodations, transportation, security, group codes) for manager(s) and/or group. Create itineraries for daily activities and learn to maximize trip itineraries. Follows travel policies and leverages guidance from senior Business Supportcolleaguesas necessary. Leadership & Team Support Contributes to team experience activities. Collaborates with Global Talent Acquisition (GTA) to support internal and external recruitment efforts, and partners with hiring managers to ensure a smooth process, underguidanceof senior colleagues as needed. Coordinateslogisticsand provides onboarding support for new employees, vendors, and interns, under the direction of senior team members. Maintains and manages headcount activities, including staff movement/transfers, reporting, offboarding, and transactions within relevant headcount management tools. Supports or owns planning, coordination, and support for events, projectdeliverablesand tasks, fully owning project outcomes end-to-end. Qualifications Required/MinimumQualifications 2+ years Administrative, Business Support, and/or customer service experience. Other Requirements Abilityto meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirementsisrequiredfor this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will berequiredto pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Preferred/Additional Qualifications 3+ years administrative, business support, or customer service experience in an environment with an emphasis on scheduling meetings/events, travel management, and basic administration work.Associate's/Bachelor's Degreein relevantfield(e.g., Business Administration, Human Resources [HR], Marketing, Communications, Psychology, Sociology) OR equivalent experience. 1+ year(s) experience reviewing and managing administrative budgets (e.g., for events, morale, travel, training). Equal Opportunity Employer (EOP) Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws,regulations,and ordinances. If you needassistanceand/orreasonableaccommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form (Accessibility \| Microsoft Careers). Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work. #azdat #azuredata #databases Business Support ATR-C - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $25.82 - $45.05 per hour. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $36.73 - $52.55 per hour. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.