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Senior Executive Assistant to CEO - AI Startup - San Mateo (Hybrid)
San Mateo, CA
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THE GIST:

Our client, an innovative & well-funded AI startup, seeks an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to support their CEO/co-founder. This role provide expert-level administrative support, streamline their executive's day to day, and assist with project management & process improvements. The ideal candidate has experience supporting leadership at a hypergrowth & fast moving tech startup and is passionate about the AI machine learning space.

 

This is an amazing opportunity to join a cutting-edge startup as they expand their administrative team and grow as a company!

 

THE NITTY GRITTY:

  • Expertly prioritize co-founder's time, oversee calendar management, organize meetings, and address scheduling conflicts
  • Act as an extension of the co-founder & company with professionalism & polish
  • Manage projects, track timelines, and ensure deadlines are met
  • Coordinate travel and prepare itineraries
  • Manage internal & external communications with a sense of urgency & discretion 
  • Track important action items and send corresponding follow-ups
  • Prepare presentations and meeting materials
  • Plan company events, offsites, and meetings
  • Track and process expenses weekly
  • Light personal assistance
  • Assist with various tasks and projects, as needed

 

THE ESSENTIALS:

  • 8+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant
  • Experience supporting senior leadership at a startup and/or high-growth tech company required
  • Passion for & knowledge of AI tools a plus!
  • Responsive nature and the ability to respond to action items outside of regular business hours
  • Expert project management skills & experience 
  • Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a high-growth environment
  • Adaptable nature and ability to shift priorities as needed
  • Strategic & process-oriented mindset
  • Superb organizational skills
  • Slack experience a plus


THE CHERRY ON TOP:

  • Opportunity to join an exciting startup on the ground floor!
  • Well-funded company, established customer base, and innovative product


 

LOCATION: San Mateo, CA (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)

 

COMPENSATION: $150k -200k base salary + equity + benefits (exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and expertise)

 

 

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