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 Chief Product Officer.

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

You will also provide light executive assistant support to other leaders within the organization on an as-needed basis. This role is based remotely within the United States and reports to the Business Manager within the Product Org.

Responsibilities:

• Arrange complex and detailed travel plans, for both international and domestic trips, as well as associated itineraries and agendas
• Provide administrative support to the Chief Product Officer, including calendar and expense management
• Anticipate the needs of a busy executive and help him/her to be more productive and successful
• Proactively resolve time-sensitive issues, demonstrating excellent judgment and problem-solving skills
• Partner with Business Manager to execute on logistics and overall coordination for offsite meetings, both virtual and in-person
• Assist with document authoring, presentation creation, internal communication drafts, and video publication
• Post meeting agendas, take notes and minutes, and capture and track follow-up items
• Be a liaison to and build positive working relationships with Product Leadership, Product Executive Assistants and other cross functional stakeholders, including finance, communications, HR, and IT
• Handle confidential information professionally

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as an executive assistant in a dynamic environment
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly, such as GitHub or project management software
• Proficient in Google Apps, particularly Google Calendar, and Google Docs
• Proficient in communication technologies including Zoom, 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
• Ability to 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
• Experience scheduling across multiple time zones

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in technical environments.
• Experience working in a global business for a global leader.
• Confidence in scheduling meetings or managing projects with senior level personnel.
• Proficient in office technologies, such as Excel, Google Sheets, PowerPoint, and Keynote.

Minimum salary of $58,800 to maximum $132,000.

At GitHub certain roles are eligible for 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.

Location: In this role, you can work remotely from anywhere in the United States or onsite in one of GitHub’s U.S. offices (San Francisco, Bellevue, Raleigh).

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