Executive Assistant, CEO

Responsibilities

• Own the CEO's calendar end-to-end, prioritizing meetings based on strategic importance and protecting focused work time
• Plan and manage all CEO travel, events, and logistics, including building contingencies for high-stakes situations
• Partner with the Chief of Staff to drive CEO operations and administrative infrastructure
• Manage CEO-related expenses and coordinate with Finance on budget tracking
• Serve as the operational lead across the Executive Team EAs to ensure a coordinated support system
• Own the operational setup and logistics for CEO-led recurring cadences, such as Business Reviews and Board of Directors meetings
• Work across the organization as a collaborative partner to resolve competing requests with a solution-oriented mindset

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in an executive support role, including direct support to a C-Suite executive at a public or large late-stage private company
• Proven experience managing complex scheduling, travel, and logistics in a fast-moving environment
• Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential information with consistent discretion and sound judgment
• Experience coordinating across senior stakeholders, including Board members and external partners
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage tasks from concept through execution
• Clear, direct written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an ops-oriented EA role with responsibility for team coordination or EA network leadership
• Experience supporting or coordinating Board of Directors logistics
• Track record of building and improving repeatable administrative systems and processes
• Comfort operating at high pace with frequent last-minute demands
• Experience working within a technology company environment

About the Company

Coursera is a global online learning platform that provides universal access to world-class learning. Recently combined with Udemy, the company is creating one of the world's most comprehensive skills development platforms for the AI era. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp, dedicated to helping learners master the skills they need to advance their careers.