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Executive Assistant

Handshake · San Francisco, United States

Executive AssistanceExecutive LevelQuick applyfull-time10 days ago

About The Role

Join Handshake, a fast-growing technology company, as an Executive Assistant. In this critical role, you will support four VP-level executives, manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings, book travel, and assist with expense reporting. You will also serve as a strategic partner, support special projects, plan team events, and act as a welcoming representative of Handshake. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience supporting senior executives, exceptional attention to detail, and strong organizational and project management skills.

  • Complex calendar management and internal and external meeting coordination across four VP-level executives, balancing competing priorities and maximizing executive effectiveness.
  • Assist with booking travel, including airline and hotel, and ground transportation arrangements, and prepare detailed itineraries for executives.
  • Act as a strategic partner to executives by anticipating needs, proactively solving problems, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and streamline operations.
  • Passion for problem-solving, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional support
  • Experience planning complex travel, offsites, team events, and executive meetings
  • 3-5 years of Executive Assistant experience supporting senior executives, preferably within a high-growth technology company or similarly fast-paced environment
  • Experience leveraging AI and automation tools to improve efficiency and streamline administrative workflows is a plus
  • Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to collaborate, share best practices, and support fellow members of the Executive Assistant team
  • Proven experience supporting multiple senior leaders simultaneously with exceptional attention to detail and prioritization skills
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and navigate sensitive situations with discretion
  • Strong proficiency in Google Workspace and collaboration tools such as Slack, Zoom, Workday, and modern productivity platforms
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Exceptional organizational and project management abilities with a strong bias toward action
  • Resourceful, adaptable, and comfortable operating in ambiguity
  • High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across all levels of the organization

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