Ross Stores, Inc.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Posted on: 23 Jan 2022

New York, New York

Job Description

About Ross Stores, Inc.

Since 1982, our focus has been on bringing our customers a constant stream of high quality brands and trends at extraordinary savings, while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. We believe in keeping things simple: no expensive signage, displays or fancy fixtures - to us, it's far more meaningful to pass greater savings on to our customers with on trend apparel, accessories, footwear, and home furnishings. With more than 1,800 stores, including Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS, we are the nation's largest off-price retail chain, and we continue to grow at a rate far outpacing traditional retail.

With corporate headquarters located in Dublin, CA, we have three buying offices positioned in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, as well as six state-of-the-art distribution centers across the country. With FY2019 revenues of $16 billion, we are a Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 Company, committed to offering an inclusive, safe and positive workplace. Come see what's in store.

As part of the Ross family you will experience:

A respectful culture embedded with collaborative partnerships and humility
Opportunities to give back to your community through national charities, local volunteer initiatives, and our Ross Cares Fund
A significant investment in your career through extensive onboarding programs, continuous learning opportunities, ongoing development and the opportunity to work with engaged and knowledgeable industry leaders



Additional information is available at: https://jobs.rossstores.com/creative/about

About this opportunity

The Administrative Assistant provides general administrative support for multiple Executive Leaders and division as needed, utilizing strong organizational and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Responsibilities

Proficiently execute daily workload of G/VP, including but not limited to: proactive calendar management for internal and external meetings, inclusive of virtual meetings; manage and edit critical and highly sensitive/ confidential materials such as assortment plan packaging, performance appraisals and sales reports utilizing Word, Excel, Teams, and/or PowerPoint; printing and compilation of weekly and monthly reporting; executive and departmental phone coverage as required.
Manage expense reports of multiple G/VPs in a timely manner.
Collaborate with HR, IT and Corporate Properties to ensure new hires have appropriate onboarding, systems access, designated workspace, and required equipment prior to start date.
Provide general administrative support to division and execute other duties as assigned, working independently with minimal supervision. Follow through on projects and assignments within division (i.e. rack meetings), other departments, Human Resources, and all outside sources.



Who you are

3-5 years of experience supporting multiple leaders in a fast-paced environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Extensive calendar management experience
Prior experience coordinating domestic and international travel
Excellent organizational skills, problem solving skills, and attention to detail
Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality with strong professionalism
Advanced proficiency in required computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)). Previous experience with RDW, RMS & Concur a plus


Physical Requirements/ADA

Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer.
Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, typing, and working with paper/files, etc.
Consistent timeliness and regular attendance.
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Ross Stores, Inc.

Dublin, CA

Ross Stores, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates off-price retail apparel and home fashion stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS brands. Its stores primarily offers apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions. The company’s Ross Dress for Less stores sell its products at department and specialty stores primarily to middle income households; and dd’s DISCOUNTS stores sell its products at department and discount stores regular prices to customers from households with moderate income. As of July 1, 2019, it operated 1,750 off-price apparel and home fashion stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS names in 38 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Dublin, California.

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