Sr. Leadership Administrative Partner

About Rivian Rivianis on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary The Sr. Leadership Administrative Partner will provide comprehensive administrative and leadership support to the VP Of Service Operations. This role serves as the primary point of contact for complex calendar and inbox management, team-building and social event organization, travel arrangements, expense reporting, and internal/external meeting coordination. The ideal candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, exercise and professional judgment, and demonstrate outstanding time management and prioritization skills. This role reports to the Chief of Staff for the CFO Organization. The position is located in the Palo Alto office with a requirement to be onsite. Responsibilities Calendar Management: Lead complex calendars for the VP of Service, Prioritize appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements with exceptional attention to detail. Travel & Logistics: Arrange complex domestic and international travel logistics, including flight accommodations, ground transportation, and detailed itineraries. Expense Management: Enter and own all expense reporting using internal systems, ensuring accuracy and timely submission. Document Management: Support securing necessary signatures on legal, operational, and strategic documents. Organize and maintain highly confidential files and records. Corporate Development Support: Lead ad-hoc projects to support the team’s needs and maintain a strict level of confidentiality regarding corporate strategy and development information. Communication Liaison: Act as a gatekeeper and liaison for the executives, effectively managing incoming and outgoing communications and drafting professional correspondence. Collaboration: Work effectively with other administrative partners and departments to ensure seamless operational flow. Relationship Management: Foster strong professional relationships with internal stakeholders, board members, and external partners on behalf of the Executive this role supports. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. 5 years of experience in an administrative role, preferably in the tech or automotive industry supporting executive leaders in a fast-paced environment. Advanced proficiency in Google Suite and related apps; ability to quickly learn task-specific software and utilize AI for efficiency. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to operate independently. Demonstrated ability to prioritize under pressure and anticipate last-minute changes. Experience interacting with external stakeholders (e.g., Board of Directors, investors, or strategic partners). Location: Must be available to work onsite in Palo Alto. Pay Disclosure The hourly range for this role is $51.44- $64.30 for Palo Alto, CA based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the hourly range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability insurance, and long‑term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full‑time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part‑time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com. Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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How We Use AI in Our Hiring Process To ensure transparency, we want candidates to know that Rivian uses iCIMS Talent Cloud Artificial Intelligence (TCAI) and AI-enabled tools to assist with screening, reviewing, organizing and highlighting profiles and applications that match the key requirements for each role. AI does not make hiring decisions: Qualified candidate applications are reviewed by a member of our team, and all decisions throughout the process are made by humans. We use AI to support efficiency and consistency, not to replace human judgment. We are committed to a fair, thoughtful, and equitable experience for every candidate. Participation in AI profile matching is entirely voluntary. If you prefer that your profile not be used in this process, you can opt out at any time. Opting out means your profile will be excluded from automated matching and will not be surfaced for additional roles through this system. 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