This highly visible role is to support and partner with a busy Executive of this growing startup company by anticipating needs and creating efficiencies of all areas of their work life. This is a demanding role and the Executive needs someone who can help facilitate the daily workflow as well as provides project support. Must have a sense of maturity and thick skin.
Executive Assistant to the C-level Executive, San Francisco Bay Area
Job Description
The Executive Assistant will report directly to the Executive of a successful tech company and must demonstrate the ability to work efficiently and diligently in a fast-paced environment, while proactively managing the Executive's requests and needs. The role requires a results-driven, creative individual who thrives in an entrepreneurial setting. The ideal candidate will possess excellent judgment in a variety of situations, strong written and verbal communication skills, exceptional administrative and organizational abilities, and the capacity to balance multiple priorities effectively.
Responsibilities
- Manage and prioritize day-to-day operations and scheduling for Executive.
- Support Executive as a key liaison for coordination of communications with employees, investors, partners, and collaborators.
- Keep Executive well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
- Build relationships crucial to the success of the company.
- Complete projects and special assignments by establishing objectives, determining priorities, managing time, gaining the cooperation of others, monitoring progress, problem-solving and making adjustments to plans.
Qualifications
- BS/BA degree and 4+ years or more of C-level experience in Tech/VC/Finance.
- Proactive and resourceful team player with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
- MS Office and G suite experience.
- Clear oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
- A forward-looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
- Brings energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to the job.
