Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage the CEO’s fluid calendar, appointments, and travel arrangements, proactively managing changes and conflicts
• Screen and prioritize a high volume of correspondence, resolving problems and making appropriate referrals
• Provide support and advice to the CEO and Chief of Staff on projects and solutions to challenges
• Plan and manage logistics for leadership offsite events, social gatherings, and speaking engagements
• Prepare the CEO for meetings by sourcing information, developing briefs, and ensuring agendas are provided
• Assist with strategic initiatives, special projects, and budget tracking
• Execute projects by working with stakeholders to identify deliverables and incorporate timelines into the CEO's workflow

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as an executive assistant
• Expertise working with the Google suite of tools
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Experience communicating and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work with a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• Experience working in a deadline-driven and highly accountable environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a C-suite executive
• Experience working within a public company
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, or a related field

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and paid sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs

About the Company

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