Directly support the SVP of Operations by maintaining focus and eliminating distractions
Collaborate extensively with the leadership team while taking ownership of various responsibilities
Manage the SVP of Operation's professional calendar, ensuring purposeful meetings with clear agendas and prepared attendees
Provide administrative support by creating, editing, and facilitating presentations (including slide decks, spreadsheets, and other documents)
Establish and maintain a comprehensive filing system, ensuring accessibility for the executive team
Prioritize and assign work to department staff based on delegated authority
Respond to inquiries or refer them to the appropriate partner both internally and externally
Respond to inquiries, attend meetings as a note-taker, and facilitate agenda items
Collect, prioritize, and propel the execution of key decisions
Arrange detailed domestic and international travel plans and itineraries
Additional administrative functions include creating expense reports, planning for and assisting with offsites, and the preparation of documents for signature and presentations
Prioritize conflicting requests and needs and handle matters proactively, swiftly, and to completion while meeting deadlines
Take a team-oriented approach and provide assistance to other Executive Assistants as required
Review, prioritize, and (using your discretion) respond to emails on the SVP of Operation’s behalf
Periodic travel, approximately once a quarter, to support executive needs and enhance collaboration with key stakeholders
Requirements
Previous experience at a high-growth, fast-paced startup, in which you have provided administrative and logistical support to startup founders, leadership, or executives
A proactive and resourceful approach to your work - you’re a natural problem solver with an ability to think on your feet and propose alternative solutions
Excellent organization, time management, and both written and verbal communication skills
Good business judgment - you know when to escalate issues upward and when to apply common sense
Acute attention to detail - you’re extremely organized, with a knack for noticing and remembering the small stuff
A people-first mentality and the ability to anticipate needs and preferences
Experience giving and receiving constructive feedback and working independently
Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup
Note: this position will require you to work during the same business hours as the SVP of Operations (9:00a - 5:00p PT, Monday - Friday). Travel and off hours are sometimes required