Senior Executive Assistant

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Senior Executive Assistant supporting two Founders in a rapidly growing tech startup focused on lifelike computing. Managing complex schedules and providing strategic operational support to leadership.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in providing strategic executive support, managing complex calendars, and coordinating travel arrangements for C-suite executives in high-growth startup environments. Exhibits exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to build trust across all organizational levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Supporting C-Suite ExecutivesStrategic Executive SupportExpert User Of Google WorkspaceExceptional Organizational SkillsStrong Interpersonal Skills

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Soft Skills

Attention To DetailProblem SolvingBuilding TrustAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceSlackBusiness Productivity Tools

Industry Keywords

High-Growth Startup EnvironmentExecutive LeadershipOperational ChallengesScheduling ConflictsCross-Functional Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage complex calendars across multiple executives, strategically prioritizing meetings, appointments, and competing demands.
Anticipate scheduling conflicts and operational challenges, proactively implementing solutions before they impact leadership.
Serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership, helping maximize efficiency, productivity, and organizational effectiveness.
Prepare executives for meetings by organizing materials, drafting agendas, conducting research, and ensuring all necessary information is readily available.
Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling communications with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
Coordinate detailed domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, itineraries, and contingency planning.
Handle sensitive information with the highest level of discretion.
Partner closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to support special projects and operational priorities.
Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, create efficiencies, and strengthen organizational infrastructure.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives, founders, or senior leadership teams, specifically within a high-growth startup environment.
Proven track record of providing strategic executive support beyond traditional calendar management.
Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and independently solve problems.
Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and follow-through.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility across all levels of an organization.
Comfortable operating with ambiguity and adapting quickly in a dynamic environment.
Expert user of Google Workspace, Slack, and modern business productivity tools.
A highly educated background preferred, with a focus on supporting startups.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401 (k) max employer match: 3.5% of compensation
100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits for you and your dependents
Unlimited PTO and sick time
Flexible spending account with employer matching up to $1,650/year (medical FSA)
Guardian Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Opportunity to share in the company's success with competitive stock options