The Office/Executive Assistant role is responsible for coordination and oversight of administrative duties for the executive team and the Bank’s physical office space. Their responsibilities will include duties like managing office supplies, sorting mail and supporting executives with administrative tasks like scheduling meetings, travel e.t.c.
Responsibilities
Oversee and support all administrative duties in the office and ensure that office is operating smoothly
Manage office supplies inventory and place orders as necessary
Assist with office policies and procedures, and ensure they are implemented appropriately
Work with a sense of urgency both independently and with our office management staff in support of our C-level executives
Embody positivity and superior communication skills
Maintain organization and scheduling of multiple calendars by being proactive and able to manage competing deadlines
Facilitate in-person and remote meetings by setting appointments, scheduling travel, and establishing video and audio conference calls
Help prepare for key strategic meetings (i.e. create summarized agendas)
Review incoming requests and ensure they are on the Executive’s to-do list with all the necessary information
Help prioritize Executive’s tasks
Exercise excellent judgement, being attentive to every detail and the repercussions of each decision made
Anticipate problems before they arise by planning for multiple contingencies and maintaining awareness of technical and logistical challenges
Build relationships with the broader team while acting as a gatekeeper for the C-level executives
Support projects both big and small with no job too insignificant and no challenge too great
Requirements
3-5+ years of experience in project-based or strategy roles for a technology growth company or similarly fast paced environment
Must be passionate about having a strategic role in the company and be interested in learning about the company
Must be willing to work hard and learn new skills
Excellent English writing skills; college graduate-level writing ability
Willingness and ability to travel with the Executive as needed; deal with travel, conference arrangement, meetings, and other advance work to help the trips go smoothly
Ability to maintain confidentiality as it relates to upcoming staffing changes, product development, and non-public information, with a particular emphasis on digital privacy and security
Demonstrate a positive outlook while interacting with all levels of employees
Inherent skills in organization and prioritization with the ability to manage strong personalities and demanding timeframes
Natural talent to effortlessly improve a process and the uncanny ability to bring order out of chaos, as well as remaining calm during periods of disorganization
Strong sense of urgency when projects are assigned
The ability to complete a task quickly while anticipating the need to plan for another project in short succession
Highly proficient with Google Suite, MS Office Suite, Adobe Suite, MacOS and generally tech savvy
San Francisco, CA
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