Executive Assistant

About InterDigital

InterDigital is a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artificial intelligence (“AI”), and related technologies. We design and develop foundational technologies that enable connected, immersive experiences in a broad range of communications and entertainment products and services. We license our innovations worldwide to companies providing such products and services, including makers of wireless communications devices, consumer electronics, IoT devices, cars and other motor vehicles, and providers of cloud-based services such as video streaming. As a leader in wireless technology, our engineers have designed and developed a wide range of innovations that are used in wireless products and networks, from the earliest digital cellular systems to 5G and today’s most advanced Wi-Fi technologies. We are also a leader in video processing and video encoding/decoding technology, with a significant AI research effort that intersects with both wireless and video technologies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on Nasdaq.

InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.

For more information, visit: www.interdigital.com.

Summary

InterDigital is currently seeking an Executive Assistant to support our Executive Vice President, CTO and Head of R&I. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of senior level administrative assistant experience working with multiple managers and/or similar background. Experience as an executive assistant in a global technology company is a plus as well as familiarity in supporting leadership teams for a Research and Development function. General working knowledge and high proficiency in collaboration tools including MS Teams, Zoom and MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required. Availability to travel related to the leadership team activities.

Responsibilities

Performs advanced, diversified, and confidential administrative and related functions in support of the Head of R&I.Provides administrative support to VP, Head of Wireless Labs, on an as needed basis. Exercises high degree of independent judgment and decision making in performing assigned tasks and has considerable latitude and flexibility in prioritizing work and meeting deadlines. Works with other administrative professionals across the organization in coordinating meetings and other events. Experienced in balancing multiple regions and time zones and international travel arrangements. Effectively interfaces with all levels of management, colleagues, and outside contacts, especially the R&I leadership teamHandles multiple projects at once, prepares expense reports, and prepares correspondence including letters, memos and reports. Manages daily appointment calendars and all travel arrangements on a regular basis. Creates PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets as needed. Participate in Leadership meetings/workshops, take succinct notes, and follow up on actions agreed. Screens telephone calls as requested, arranges conference calls/remote meetings, as well as handles some inter-company communications in lieu of the executive(s). Orders and maintains supplies and arranges for equipment maintenance. Other essential duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree a strong plus or equivalent experience.10+ years of administrative or related experience working with executive level, C-suite management. Highly polished and professional. Proactive and extreme attention to detail. Ability to operate within a global environment. Ability to manage multiple priorities at once recognizing when to shift priorities. Ability to raise issues appropriately and to proactively bring forward solutions. Comfort with ambiguity. Strong communication skills, both orally and in writingProficiency in MS Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Location: Conshohocken, PA

InterDigital is an equal employment opportunity employer. InterDigital will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination with regard to any employment decision, policy or practice based on a person’s sex, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, assignments, evaluations, coaching, promotion, discipline, discharge and layoff.

At InterDigital our DEI strategy embraces and revolves around TEAM. Talent – is the heart of our innovation, Empowerment – we inspire our employees with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed, Amplify – we celebrate the unique identities and cultures among us, Membership – we are connected as a diverse, global community. We strive to be a TEAM that upholds each other’s values and continues to strengthen our inclusive culture.  

Interested in helping shape the technologies that make life boundless? InterDigital employees are part of something bigger than themselves, shared by our commitment to innovate. Join our TEAM. Show up as your authentic self, as we work to create, connect, live and inspire a better world through new technologies. We are #oneIDteam.