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Executive Assistant

Job in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, 94306, USA
Listing for: Propel Recruitment LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-04
Job specializations:
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Virtual Assistant/ Remote Admin, Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Business Administration, Administrative Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Overview

The Executive Assistant will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serve as both a strategic thought partner and a highly trusted administrative lead. This role supports an accessible and engaged CEO within a mission-driven organization that values strong tenure, collaboration, and long-term growth. The Executive Assistant will play a central role in keeping priorities aligned, initiatives moving forward, and communication flowing smoothly across the organization and with external stakeholders.

This is a fully on-site position.

Key Responsibilities Executive Partnership and Strategic Support
  • Act as a close partner to the CEO, helping translate priorities into action and ensuring follow-through on key
  • Anticipate needs, surface potential issues, and propose solutions in advance
  • Prepare presentations, briefing materials, and talking points for executive, board, and client meetings
  • Draft correspondence and communications on behalf of the CEO
  • Track priorities, action items, and deadlines to support effective decision-making
Administrative and Operational Support
  • Manage complex and dynamic scheduling, including recurring one-on-ones, leadership meetings, and external engagements
  • Coordinate meetings, logistics, and materials to ensure efficient use of executive time
  • Maintain a high level of organization across calendars, documents, and communications
  • Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Leadership, Board, and External Interaction
  • Partner with the leadership team to support cross-functional initiatives and executive needs
  • Prepare board packages and support board meeting logistics
  • Interface professionally with board members, clients, and external partners
  • Serve as a key point of contact between the CEO and internal and external audiences
Culture and Organizational Partnership
  • Be a visible, trusted presence who builds strong relationships across all levels of the organization
  • Reflect and reinforce the organization’s mission, values, and service-oriented culture
  • Step in as needed to support organizational events, urgent needs, or special projects
  • Approach the role with flexibility, ownership, and a problem-solving mindset
Qualifications
  • Five or more years of experience supporting senior executives, ideally at the CEO or C-suite level
  • Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with detailed execution
  • Strong tenure in prior roles, reflecting commitment and reliability
  • Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • High level of judgment, professionalism, and emotional intelligence
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Ability to work fully on-site
Additional Information
  • Mission-driven organization with strong employee tenure and a collaborative culture
  • Continued operational and employee growth, offering long-term opportunity
  • Competitive base compensation and comprehensive benefits, including strong medical coverage and retirement options
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