Patricia A. Jones
Patricia Jones is a seasoned administrative professional with over 30 years of experience, including seven years supporting high-level executives. She currently serves as a Senior Administrative Assistant at San Jose Job Corps, where she supports the Center Director and their team, managing complex schedules, coordinating travel, and ensuring smooth daily operations. Patricia’s extensive experience in administrative support spans multiple industries, including biotech, education, and sales operations, and reflects her expertise in project management, calendaring, and strategic planning.
Throughout her career, Patricia has demonstrated a commitment to excellence, discretion, and efficiency. She has held key roles at organizations such as Exelixis, Castilleja School, Gilead Sciences, and Concentra, where she managed executive calendars, coordinated travel, oversaw budgets, and mentored new administrative staff. Her ability to anticipate needs, streamline processes, and support senior leadership has made her a trusted and invaluable member of every team she has joined.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Patricia values passion and dedication in her work, seeing her administrative role as akin to being a “mom” to the office—always taking care of others and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, karaoke, and spending time with her family. Patricia’s career journey exemplifies resilience, adaptability, and a deep commitment to service, making her an inspiring role model for women pursuing administrative and executive support careers.
• Heald College- Associate's
What do you attribute your success to?
Hard work, loyalty and determination. I work for the betterment of the team or department.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
To always follow your passion. If you don't love what you do, you will never be happy.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering the administrative field is to focus on finding a role that truly excites and motivates you, rather than prioritizing financial gain.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Unfortunately, when working for a large corporation, it is difficult to keep your position with them. Administrative is usually the first to go when it comes to cutbacks.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in my work and personal life are resilience, joy, and family—celebrating life through cooking and karaoke, embracing my disability with confidence, and supporting my daughter’s work as an educator.