Whataburger

Executive Administrative Assistant

300 Concord Plaza Dr San Antonio TX 78216-6903 Full time

Welcome to Whataburger Careers!

This position is responsible for performing various business and administrative duties for assigned Chief Marketing Office CMO). Maintains a close and highly responsive relationship with the day-to-day work activities within assigned functions. Works independently, receiving minimum supervision and guidance in carrying out assigned responsibilities.

Total Rewards:

  • Competitive Weekly Pay
  • Bonus Program with 250% Upside Potential
  • Performance for Pay Program – Eligibility to Receive a Pay Increase Once a Year, Based on Performance
  • Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
  • Healthcare and Life Insurance Benefits
  • Paid Time Off - 5 Weeks on Day 1
  • Flex Weeks - Remote Work Arrangement
  • Paid Corporate Holidays
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with a Competitive Company Match
  • Paid Parental Leave – Subject to Eligibility Requirements
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Scholarship Program - You and Your Dependents are Eligible!
  • Whataburger Family Foundation (Hardship Grant Assistance)
  • Discounted Meals For You and a Guest
  • Wireless Service Discounts
  • Computer & Software Discounts
  • Fitness / Gym Discounts
  • Awards and Recognition For All You Do
  • Retirement Celebration Program

Responsibilities:

  • Responds on behalf of Executive to incoming emails and other written correspondence, when appropriate, and decides when to forward the CMO incoming correspondence to others to answer.
  • Organizes and prioritizes large volumes of information and calls for the Chief marketing Officer and decides which calls can be handled by self or others to relieve the CMO.
  • Maintains an accurate calendar of appointments for the Executive. Proactively coordinates appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements. Assist department in the management of schedules.
  • Assists the Business Manager with any department communications as needed by recommending content and method for distribution of communications.
  • Recommends the content for, creates, and develops visual presentations for the Chief Marketing Officer and others in the department as needed, including charts, tables, and graphs.
  • Provides support for weekly/monthly meetings as needed, including taking meeting notes, conducting research on action items, and making recommendations on issues where decisions are needed.
  • Drafts talking points and agenda for Chief Marketing Officer for monthly department Town Hall meetings. 
  • Coordinates on-site and off-site meetings and other events as directed by CMO. Ensures events, both on and offsite, are planned and executed on time and on budget. When third-party vendor support or event space is needed for a meeting or event, negotiates contracts with the vendor(s), including recommending to the CMO points of contracts that need to be negotiated and revised.
  • Recommends budget for office supply and other administrative expenses.
  • Monitors adherence to department budgets by assisting with the review of department monthly variance reports for all Business Units and making recommendations to Finance on handling any discrepancies/variances.
  • Monitors department team sites to ensure information and documents are organized and updated on a routine basis.
  • Maintains department files and records, to include the company’s Policy and Procedures, Brand Guide Book, Operations Manual, Division contact lists, and e-mail distribution lists. and orange folders, and reviews to ensure quality of documents and flow of information.
  • Works independently as well as within a team on special non-recurring and ongoing projects.  Acts as a project coordinator for special projects, including planning and coordinating multiple presentations, disseminating information, and assisting in the organization of various departmental meetings.
  • Assumes additional responsibilities assigned.

Education: 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent work experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Experience: 

  • 0-6 months experience preferably in the restaurant industry

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

  • Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, One Note, and Microsoft Teams
  • Proficiency in Concur
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Strategy, Oracle, UKG Dashboard
  • Working Knowledge of Dynamics Customer Care Database
  • Proficiency in JD Edwards preferred
  • Demonstrated technical troubleshooting skills
  • Maintains strict confidentiality regarding routine and non-routine information

Working Conditions/Travel Requirements: 

  • Expected to work the necessary time to satisfactorily fulfill job responsibilities
  • Must be able to report to work timely and as required by operational/business needs
  • Must be able to work a full-time schedule and work outside of normal business hours when necessary
  • Some travel, both locally and long distances, (including air travel), to worksites, meeting sites, and other locations may be necessary

300 Concord Plaza Dr San Antonio TX 78216-6903