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Executive Assistant to CEO - Tech Start Up
BURKE + CO. • New York, NY 10261 • Posted 1 day ago via LinkedIn
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In-person • Full-time • $130,000-$170,000/yr • Mid Level
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BURKE+CO. is seeking a high-powered Executive Assistant to act as the right-hand for a CEO in a well-backed early-stage tech startup. The role involves streamlining strategic initiatives, managing priorities, acting as a trusted sounding board, and bringing top-tier EQ and intellect to the position. The ideal candidate has experience supporting a senior level executive in tech, preferably in a startup or high-growth environment.
Responsibilities
- Expertly prioritize CEO’s time to limit distractions and keep CEO on track
- Monitor CEO’s inbox and respond to communications with urgency and discretion
- Manage the CEO's calendar to optimize his time
- Coordinate travel and prepare itineraries
- Interrupt meetings as needed to keep CEO on schedule
- Implement new processes and tools to support CEO's time management and focus
- Attend meetings and calls to ensure execution of action-items and follow ups
- Assist with various tasks and projects as needed
Qualifications
Required
- 2+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant
- Experience working for a tech startup or a high-growth company highly preferred
- Background in education and/or teaching a plus
- Confidence to manage up and challenge CEO when appropriate
- High intellectual horsepower and propensity to consistently raise the bar
- Exceptional writing skills and ability to respond as CEO
- High EQ and knack for reading the room
- Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a high-growth environment
- Results-driven work ethic and commitment to excellence
- Flexible personality, able to shift and adjust based on the situation
Preferred
- Proficiency in Google Sheets/Notion/Airtable
Full Job Description
BURKE+CO.
THE GIST:
Our client, a well-backed early-stage tech startup, seeks a high-powered Executive Assistant to act as the right-hand for their CEO. This role will streamline strategic initiatives and manage priorities on behalf of the CEO, as well as act as a trusted sounding board and thought partner. The ideal candidate has experience supporting a senior level executive in tech and can bring their top-tier EQ and intellect to the position. Experience working for a startup and/or in a high-growth environment highly preferred!
This is an awesome opportunity to work alongside a brilliant executive in a meaty role!
THE NITTY GRITTY:
- Expertly prioritize CEO’s time – limit distractions, and keep CEO on track
- Monitor CEO’s inbox and respond to communications with a sense of urgency & discretion
- Mindfully manage the CEO's calendar to best optimize his time
- Coordinate travel and prepare itineraries
- Interrupt meetings as needed to keep CEO on schedule
- Implement new processes and tools to support CEO's time management & focus
- Attend meetings and calls to ensure execution of action-items & follow ups
- Assist with various tasks and projects, as needed
THE ESSENTIALS:
- 2+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant
- Experience working for a tech startup or a high-growth company highly preferred
- Background in education and/or teaching a plus!
- Confidence to manage up and challenge CEO when appropriate
- High intellectual horsepower and propensity to consistently raise the bar
- Exceptional writing skills and ability to respond as CEO
- High EQ and knack for reading the room
- Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a high-growth environment
- Results-driven work ethic and commitment to excellence
- Flexible personality, able to shift and adjust based on the situation
- Proficiency in Google Sheets/Notion/Airtable a plus!
THE CHERRY ON TOP:
- Opportunity to join a company during their exciting upwards trajectory!
- Act a strategic partner and integral influence as the company scales
LOCATION: New York City – SoHo (Onsite)
COMPENSATION: $130k – 170k base salary + equity + benefits (exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and expertise)
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