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Executive Assistant, Office of the CEO

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Palo Alto · USD 116,750-166,250 / year · Onsite · Posted Oct 9, 2026

At a glance

Workplace
Onsite
Location
Palo Alto
Salary
USD 116,750-166,250 / year · Base salary

About the role

  • The Executive Assistant will support the Office of the CEO in an in-person capacity based in Palo Alto. This role involves working closely with the CEO, Chief of Staff, and the existing Executive Assistant to ensure seamless operations and executive execution.

Responsibilities

  • Provide in-office support to the Office of the CEO through extensive calendar management.
  • Partner with the Chief of Staff and EA to manage calendars and implement the executive team's operating model.
  • Own day-to-day in-office operations including meeting preparation, catering, and hospitality needs.
  • Coordinate complex domestic and international executive travel and logistics.
  • Plan and execute executive meetings, leadership offsites, and special events.
  • Track timelines and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to keep time-sensitive work on track.
  • Source and manage venues and vendors, including contract renewals and onboarding.
  • Manage administrative workflows such as expense reporting, invoice processing, and contract tracking.
  • Identify operational gaps and leverage AI and productivity tools to improve administrative workflows.
  • Build and maintain culture within the admin team and safeguard confidential information.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as an Executive Assistant providing executive-level support.
  • Demonstrated success with complex calendar management, travel coordination, and meeting logistics.
  • Ability to work on-site in Palo Alto.
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace (Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Sheets) and Slack.
  • Experience using AI tools to improve workflows, draft communications, or organize information.
  • Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to be available outside standard business hours.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 401(k) plan with matching
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Annual bonus plan eligibility
  • Long term equity incentive program

Workplace

  • This is an in-person role based in Palo Alto.

Skills

  • Google Workspace
  • Gmail
  • Slack

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