Executive Assistant, Product

GitHub is changing the way people build software together. We're growing fast and looking for an experienced Executive Assistant with excellent communication skills to support our VP of Product. 

The Executive Assistant will be responsible for handling key processes, supporting the critical needs of the business.  You should be detail-oriented, organized, punctual, and comfortable working in highly fast-paced environments.  You'll be entrusted with highly sensitive information on a regular basis relating to headcount activity, financial plans, and strategic partnerships. Being active and able to make decisions with minimal guidance or communication is crucial in this role. We’re looking for an individual who sees problems as puzzles to solve and is resourceful in their ingredients to the solution.  

You may also provide light support to other key leaders within the organization as needed. This role is based remotely within the United States and reports to the Business Manager within the Product Organization. 

Responsibilities: 

• Arrange complex and detailed travel plans, for both international and domestic, as well as itineraries and agendas
• Provide administrative support to the VP of Product, including calendar, and expense management in a timely manner
• Anticipate the needs of a busy team and help them be more productive and successful
• Help to organize training activities and on-boarding sessions for new leaders coming into the business, working in partnership with Product Operations and the Business Manager  
• Project manage key initiatives, such as OKRs and monthly business reviews
• Proactively resolve time-sensitive issues, demonstrating excellent judgment and problem-solving skills
• Schedule meetings, mini-summits, and annual meetings to drive deal flow and team collaboration – both internally and externally 
• Assist with presentations, internal communications, and media communications 
• Manage meeting agendas, notes and minutes, and follow-up items
• Be a liaison and build positive working relationships with Product Leadership and other cross functional stakeholders, including finance, communications, HR, and IT 
• Handle confidential information professionally 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of executive administration experience or equivalent combination of professional experience
• Experience working in technical environments, within a global business for a global leader and experience scheduling across multiple time zones
• Experience and expertise in leading meetings or managing projects involving senior-level personnel

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Ability to learn new technologies quickly, such as GitHub or project management software
• Proficient in Google Apps, particularly Google Calendar, Google Docs, and Google Sheets
• Competent in Powerpoint, Keynote and in communication technologies including Slack and Microsoft Teams
• Strong attention to detail when handling priorities, projects, and deadlines
• Skilled in multitasking across various stakeholder needs 
• Skilled with creative, critical thinking, solving ambiguous problems, and project management
• Ability to anticipate and prioritize needs, build positive working relationships with key leaders and stakeholders
• Flexible when it comes to responsiveness and adaptive to an ever-changing environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all levels and departments within the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Minimum salary of $58,800 to maximum $156,000.

In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee's role.

These pay ranges are intended to cover roles based across the United States. An individual's base pay depends on various factors including geographical location and review of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant. At GitHub certain roles are eligible for benefits and additional rewards, including annual bonus and stock. These rewards are allocated based on individual impact in role.

Location: In this role, you can work remotely from anywhere in the United States.

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