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Executive Assistant
Job in
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, 94306, USA
Listed on 2026-02-04
Listing for:
Propel Recruitment LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-04
Job specializations:
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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
OverviewThe 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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