We are looking for a full-time, experienced Senior Executive Assistant who can provide high-level administrative support to our CEO. This role is pivotal in ensuring the CEO's day-to-day operations run smoothly, allowing him to focus on strategic initiatives and decision-making. The Senior Executive Assistant will handle a wide range of administrative tasks, often of a confidential nature, and act as a key liaison between the CEO and other stakeholders within and outside the organization. This role will report directly to the Deputy Chief of Staff and is non-exempt.
What you'll be doing:
Have a detailed understanding of the CEOs priorities and workload to predict, prioritize and make recommendations/offer scheduling tradeoffs. Collaborate closely with other EAs to align executives schedules to ensure a cohesive and efficient support system. Arrange all aspects of the CEO's travel, including flight bookings, accommodation, transportation, and itineraries.Handle all expenses for the CEO in a proactive, fiscally alert manner.Provide project management support on special initiatives and strategic projects as assigned by the CEO.Maintain a positive and effective working relationship with all members of Zendesk, including our executives and EAs.
What you bring to the role:
At least 8 years of shown success supporting a C-level executive in a fast paced, high-growth, and constantly evolving environmentAbility to handle sensitive and confidential information Outstanding time management and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to handle multiple prioritiesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsHighly proficient with all Google Suite applicationsReasonable commuting distance to the Bay Area is required to support local events
Preferred:
Experience in a tech/SaaS environmentExperience supporting a CEO
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The US hourly base rate range for this position is $51.44-$77.40. This position may also be eligible for bonus, benefits, or related incentives. While this range reflects the minimum and maximum value for new hire rates for the position across all US locations, the offer for the successful candidate for this position will be based on job related capabilities, applicable experience, and other factors such as work location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base rate only (or OTE for commissions based roles), and do not include bonus, benefits, or related incentives.
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