About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at or follow us @Cognizant.
What makes Cognizant a unique place to work? The combination of rapid growth on a global scale in an international and innovative environment! This is creating a lot of opportunities for people like you - ambitious and pro-active with an entrepreneurial spirit who creates and seizes opportunities.
At Cognizant, together with your colleagues from all around the world, you will collaborate on creating solutions for the world's leading companies and help them become more flexible, innovative, and successful. And this is your chance to be part of that story.
About the Role
This position is tailor-made for a self-starter who is proactive and dedicated to unburdening the daily operations of a fast-paced professional setting. Rapidly adapting to change, setting priorities with precision, and efficiently handling ad hoc matters are key attributes for success in this role.
In essence, you are a multitasking maestro, administratively robust, and stress resistant. Your ability to connect with colleagues and stakeholders alike, positions you as a vital link in the organizational chain, contributing to a harmonious and productive work environment.
We're looking for applicants who are detail oriented and problem solvers, with experience as an executive or administration assistant in the past. It will be a 6 month fixed term engagement.
Role Responsibilities:
* Providing administrative support to the Executives while maintaining complex calendar with an in-depth understanding of MS office suite.
* Acting as the first point of contact for internal and external matters with an ability to organize daily workload by priority.
* Managing correspondence via different communication channels
* Arranging and facilitating cross-locational meetings with an ability to meet deadlines in fast paced quickly changing environment.
* Accurately record notes and minutes from meetings minutes, writing follow-up emails
* Updating records, editing, and preparing presentations, reports, and letters.
* Research and collate data to prepare documents for review and presentation.
* A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills.
* Professional level verbal and written communications skills.
* Planning and prioritizing own workload, delivering an efficient service.
Requirements:
* 7-10 years of administrative or secretarial experience.
* Strong administration, data entry, and organization skills, with high attention to detail.
* Hands-on exposure to commonly used software tools (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams); experience working with databases
* Ability to communicate internally and externally with Cognizant employees and external stakeholders across the globe.
* Experienced in the management of administrative projects.
* Team player, supportive, cooperative, and able to work independently.
* Ability to plan and prioritize your workload according to importance to the customer and business needs.
Diversity and Inclusion at Cognizant
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
* Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000+ associates around the world.
* We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
* We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
* We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.