Executive Assistant - Hardware

1 Week ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Executive Assistant role at Axon involves supporting the R&D and Hardware business units by managing schedules, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The role supports two executives, ensuring their time is used efficiently, and provides assistance with calendars, meetings, travel, and expenses. Responsibilities include administrative duties, enhancing executive effectiveness, managing confidential matters, handling communications, and collaborating with the Chief of Staff and other Executive Assistants. The role requires organizational skills, the ability to handle multiple priorities, and ensuring accuracy in tasks, helping to solve problems under pressure and delivering high-quality solutions.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of executive assistant experience, including 2+ years supporting a VP or higher
  • Experience planning large, complex events internally and externally
  • Outstanding organizational and communication skills (written/verbal)
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools.
  • High sense of urgency and follow-up.
Good to have:
  • Experience supporting executives in Engineering or related STEM fields
  • Experience collaborating with Chief's of Staff.
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered
  • Ability to work autonomously and flexibility to be onsite as needed for events.
Perks:
  • Competitive salary and 401K with employer match
  • Discretionary paid time off
  • Robust parental leave policy
  • An award-winning office/working environment

Job Details

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

We’re seeking an Executive Assistant for Axon’s R&D and Hardware business units. This role will be responsible for prioritizing schedules and projects to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This role is designed to enhance productivity within Axon’s R&D Software Engineering and Hardware pillars by supporting two executives, ensuring their time is utilized efficiently and purposefully. This role will also provide calendar, meeting, travel, and expense assistance to maximize efficient use of resources; and help with other detailed, complex, and confidential duties as needed.

Your Day to Day
Location: Scottsdale, AZ (Hybrid)

  • This critical role oversees administrative duties, enhancing executive effectiveness through information management support and representing executives with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to two senior leaders within Axon’s R&D organization, including managing and organizing calendars, coordinating travel, and aligning meetings with stakeholders across multiple time zones.
  • Handle confidential matters while engaging with senior-level contacts internally and externally, resolving scheduling conflicts proactively to optimize executives' time.
  • Ensure meeting preparedness by securing materials in advance and anticipating requirements, including venue selection, technology setup, and guest access.
  • Manage communications and document preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Collaborate closely with the Chief of Staff and other R&D Executive Assistants on strategic initiatives and manage leadership team expenses.

Attributes

  • Dealing with Ambiguity: Adapt to change, make informed decisions with incomplete information, and manage uncertainty.
  • Planning and Organizing: Establish clear action plans, balance multiple priorities, and utilize resources effectively.
  • Interpersonal Savvy: Build strong relationships with diplomacy and emotional intelligence across all levels.
  • Quick Learner: Adapt rapidly to new challenges and processes, demonstrating eagerness to absorb knowledge.
  • Self-Starter: Independently complete projects with initiative while anticipating and addressing needs.
  • Time Management: Prioritize effectively and meet deadlines with urgency to support dynamic business needs.
  • Written/Oral Communications: Communicate clearly with appropriate tailoring for different audiences.
  • Stakeholder Focus: Anticipate needs and deliver high-quality solutions supporting organizational objectives.
  • Team Morale & Culture Awareness: Foster a positive work environment and ensure alignment and motivation within the team.
  • Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy in all tasks, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
  • Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking: Analyze situations and find innovative, practical solutions under pressure.

Basic Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in an executive assistant role, including 2+ years supporting a Vice President or higher.
  • Demonstrated experience planning large, complex events internally and externally.
  • Outstanding organizational and exceptional written/verbal communication skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with collaboration tools like Slack and Quip.
  • High sense of urgency and follow-up; capable of handling tasks with competing urgency.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting executives in Engineering or related STEM fields.
  • Experience collaborating with Chief's of Staff.
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Ability to work autonomously and flexibility to be onsite as needed for events.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive salary and 401K with employer match
  • Discretionary paid time off
  • Robust parental leave policy
  • An award-winning office/working environment
  • Ride along with police officers in real life situations, see them use technology, get inspired
  • And more!

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

 

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

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