[Hiring] Executive Assistant @GitHub, Inc.

Role Description

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

Responsibilities

• Arrange complex and detailed travel plans, for both international and domestic, as well as itineraries and agendas
• Provide administrative support 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
• 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

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Administrative, Business Support, or customer service experience in an environment with an emphasis on scheduling meetings/events off-sites, travel management, and administration work for leaders
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources [HR], Marketing, Communications, Psychology, Sociology, or related field AND 3+ years experience in Administrative, Business Support, or customer service experience in an environment with an emphasis on scheduling meetings/events off-sites, travel management, and administration work for leaders
• OR equivalent experience
• OR equivalent experience (e.g., experience using design thinking to solve problems)

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Administrative, Business Support, or customer service in an environment with an emphasis on scheduling meetings/events, off-sites, travel management, and administration work for leaders
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources (HR), Marketing, Communications, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field AND 5+ years of experience in Administrative, Business Support, or customer service in an environment with an emphasis on scheduling meetings/events, off-sites, travel management, and administration work for leaders
• 1+ year(s) of experience serving as a mentor or direct/indirect (e.g., team leader) supervisor to others, or in a related field

Compensation Range

The base salary range for this job is USD $68,700.00 - USD $182,100.00 /Yr. 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. 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.

GitHub Values

• Customer-obsessed
• Ship to learn
• Growth mindset
• Own the outcome
• Better together
• Diverse and inclusive

Leadership Principles

• Create clarity
• Generate energy
• Deliver success

EEO Statement

GitHub is made up of people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lifestyles. We embrace diversity and invite applications from people of all walks of life. We don't discriminate against employees or applicants based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other differences. Also, if you have a disability, please let us know if there's any way we can make the interview process better for you; we're happy to accommodate!