Executive Assistant

Protogon Research
San Diego, CA
Category Administration
Job Description
Role Overview

We are seeking a talented Executive Assistant to support the CEO across scheduling, travel, communications, operations, and day-to-day logistics, helping ensure both business and personal priorities run smoothly and efficiently. This role will be deeply embedded in the day-to-day life of the CEO, managing everything from business communications and office operations, to his professional and personal calendar and travel.

What You Will Do

The core focus of this role is optimizing every aspect of the CEO's schedule, travel, communications, and operations, so that he can focus on strategic priorities. You will be responsible for scheduling, prioritizing, and coordinating meetings with key stakeholders, managing the CEO's calendar, driving a high response-rate standard across all communication channels, and maintaining Asana as the single source of truth.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant with 4+ years of experience supporting founders or C-level executives in a startup or high-growth environment. You should be a perfectionist, operationally minded, and an anticipatory thinker who can take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and know when to escalate. You should also be tech proficient, discreet, and trustworthy.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting founders or C-level executives in a startup or high-growth environment
  • Perfectionist with obsessive accuracy and thoroughness
  • Operationally minded with ability to build structure and implement automations
  • Anticipatory thinker with ability to stay ahead of the CEO's needs
  • Tech proficient with fluency in Google Calendar, Google Drive, Slack, Asana, and Notion
  • Licensed driver with valid driver's license

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) program
  • Commuter, FSA, and HSA programs
  • Generous vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
  • Flexible time off and work-life balance
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