Executive Assistant to CEO - AI Startup - San Mateo (Hybrid)

Job Description

Job Description

BURKE+CO.

THE GIST:

Our client, an innovative & well-funded AI startup, seeks 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
• Oversee daily office operations
• 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:

• 3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership at a tech startup and/or high-growth tech company
• Passion for & knowledge of AI tools a plus!
• Responsive nature and the ability to respond to action items outside of regular business hours
• Ability to regularly travel with the CEO
• 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 to 4 days onsite, depending on executive's schedule)

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

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*Compensation is aligned with experience, level, and role scope. Most offers fall within the mid-range, with the top of the band generally reserved for candidates with extensive, directly relevant backgrounds. Leveling is determined during the interview process