Department Support Assistant, Senior

QualcommTokyo, TokyoOn-siteFull-timeJunior, 1–2 yearsListed 1 hour ago

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About this role

## Company:
Qualcomm CDMA Technologies, Y.K.

## Job Area:
Administration Group, Administration Group > Department Support Administration

General Summary:

Key Responsibilities

Administrative & Operational Support

- Provide day-to-day administrative support to department leadership and team members.
- Coordinate internal communications, meetings, and departmental activities.
- Maintain departmental documentation, tracking systems, and operational records.
- Assist with preparation of reports, presentations, and business materials.

Logistics & Asset Coordination

- Coordinate domestic and international shipments of equipment and materials.
- Track inventory, assets, and equipment assignments.
- Support inventory audits and asset management activities.
- Work with external vendors and logistics providers to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.

Procurement & Budget Support

- Support purchasing activities and vendor engagement processes.
- Assist with purchase requests, invoice processing, and expense tracking.
- Monitor departmental spending and support budget management activities.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and financial procedures.

Meeting & Event Coordination

- Organize internal /external team meetings, and team event.
- Coordinate meeting logistics, agendas, and follow-up actions.
- Support company events, leadership visits, and off-site activities.
- Track action items and help ensure timely execution.

Project Coordination

- Support cross-functional projects by tracking schedules, deliverables, and dependencies.
- Facilitate communication between stakeholders.
- Assist with project reporting and status updates.
- Maintain project documentation and records.

Process Improvement

- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and business processes.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and best practices.
- Leverage automation and productivity tools to streamline administrative tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

- Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4+ years of experience in administrative support, operations coordination, project coordination, or related roles.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Japanese.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Business-level English communication skills.
- Experience supporting engineering, technology, or business organizations.
- Experience in procurement, logistics, inventory management, or vendor coordination.
- Experience organizing workshops, events, or executive visits.
- Familiarity with project management tools and business reporting.
- Experience using AI-powered productivity and automation tools.
- Strong customer service mindset and interpersonal skills.

Key Attributes

- Self-motivated and proactive
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
- Service-oriented mindset
- Continuous improvement focus
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, global environment

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree.
OR
Associate's degree and 2+ years of Department Support Assistant or related work experience.
OR
High School Diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of Department Support Assistant or related work experience.

Preferred Qua lifications:

•    Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management or related field.

•    4+ years of Department Support Assistant or related work experience.

•    1+ year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Sr Director level and above).

•    2+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.

•    2+ years in a leadership role with or without direct reports.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities no standard job description text

Level of Responsibility:

•    Works independently with minimal supervision.

•    Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.

•    Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group.

•    Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information. May require negotiation, influence, tact, etc.

•    Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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