AT&T

Sr Specialist - Executive Assistant

AT&T$87K — $130K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of executive level support experience in a large organization
  • Experience supporting multiple executives or leadership teams
  • Background in a Fortune 500 or similarly scaled global organization
  • Ability to operate independently and manage ambiguity
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 and executive collaboration tools

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary strategic partner for the VP in engagements
  • Anticipate priorities and manage competing demands effectively
  • Exercise independent judgment on significant issues
  • Optimize a complex, dynamic calendar and coordinate global meetings
  • Prepare executive level communications and materials with precision
  • Manage travel planning and expense tracking at an executive level
  • Drive improvements in office processes using technology

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan participation
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • At least 23 vacation days and 9 holidays annually
  • Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave
  • Adoption reimbursement
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Employee discounts up to 50% on eligible services
Full Job Description

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

AT&T will not hire any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future. 

What you'll do:

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to serve as a trusted strategic partner to our senior leader over Global Software & Produce Delivery. This role goes far beyond administrative support—it is designed for an experienced, highly respected executive assistant professional who has supported multiple leaders across international time zones, navigated complex enterprise environments, and operated with absolute discretion at the highest levels of corporate leadership.

The successful candidate will be confident operating with leaders across various business unites, adept at managing ambiguity, and capable of anticipating leadership needs before they arise. This is a career defining role for an Executive Assistant who views themselves as a business enabler and force multiplier.

Executive Partnership & Strategic Support

  • Serve as the primary strategic partner to the Vice President, acting as an extension of the executive in both internal and external engagements.
  • Anticipate priorities, proactively manage competing demands, and enable the executive to focus on enterprise level strategy and decision making.
  • Exercise independent judgment on matters of significance, escalating issues appropriately and providing thoughtful recommendations.
  • Calendar, Time & Stakeholder Management
  • Own and optimize a highly complex, dynamic calendar involving leaders.
  • Coordinate global meetings across time zones, often involving last minute changes and confidential subject matter.
  • Serve as a gatekeeper for executive access, balancing diplomacy with decisiveness.

Executive Communications

  • Prepare executive level communications, presentations, briefing materials, and talking points with precision and polish.
  • Coordinate logistics, materials, and follow ups with the utmost confidentiality.
  • Represent the VP with professionalism and authority when interacting with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
  • Operational Excellence
  • Manage travel planning and logistics at an executive level, ensuring seamless experiences aligned with corporate standards.
  • Oversee expense management, approvals, and executive level reporting.
  • Drive continuous improvement in executive office processes, leveraging technology and best practices.

Confidentiality & Trust

  • Handle sensitive, proprietary, and highly confidential information with impeccable judgment.
  • Operate as a trusted confidant, demonstrating emotional intelligence, maturity, and discretion always.

What you'll need:

  • 2+ years of experience executive level support within a large, complex organization
  • Demonstrated experience supporting multiple executives or enterprise level leadership teams.
  • Experience in a Fortune 500 or similarly scaled global organization.
  • Proven ability to operate independently, make sound decisions, and manage ambiguity in fast paced environments.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; executive presence is essential.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel), co-pilot and executive collaboration tools.

Preferred:

  • 10+ + years of experience executive level support within a large, complex organization.
  • Prior exposure to Board of Directors interactions and governance processes.
  • Background partnering with legal, finance, HR, or corporate strategy leaders.
  • Active Top-Secret Clearance desired.

What sets you apart

  • You think three steps ahead and pride yourself on preventing problems before they surface.
  • You are calm under pressure and thrive in environments where priorities shift quickly.
  • You are respected by senior leaders for your judgment, discretion, and ability to “get things done.”
  • You view your role as a strategic business partner, not a task executor.

#LI-Onsite – Full-time office role-

Ready to join our team? Apply today.

Our Sr Specialist Exec Asst to Officer jobs earn between $87,200.00 - $130,800.00 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Caregiver Leave
  • Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
  • Adoption Reimbursement
  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Extensive employee wellness programs
  • Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Dallas, Texas

Salary Range:

$87,200.00 - $130,800.00

About AT&T

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Size
203,000 employees
Market Cap
$131.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$5.1 billion
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+0.6%
Revenue
$171.7 billion
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