Chief of Staff & Strategic Partner to CEO

Thetalentpost; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Thetalentpost in San Jose, CA is seeking an Executive Business Partner to act as the operational backbone for the CEO and a small group of senior leaders. You will manage calendars, travel, and board materials, while elevating executive priorities and building a collaborative, high-performing culture.

Ideal candidates have startup experience, confidentiality discipline, and a proven track record as a strategic business partner beyond traditional admin work.

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting C-suite executives in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing complex calendars, travel, and executive priorities.
• Prior board administration experience.
• A track record of handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience in a startup, high-growth, or technology-driven company is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting founders or CEOs.
• Office management experience.
• Employee engagement, culture, or event planning experience.
• Experience serving as a true business partner rather than simply an administrative resource.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary partner to the CEO and support additional members of the executive leadership team.
• Manage complex calendars, scheduling, travel, and expenses across multiple executives.
• Coordinate Board of Directors meetings, materials, communications, and logistics.
• Support the CEO’s external board commitments and select personal scheduling responsibilities.
• Help keep executive priorities organized and moving forward.
• Welcome and interact with customers, investors, board members, and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee office operations and help create a productive, engaging workplace environment.
• Plan team events, celebrations, and culture-building activities.
• Jump into special projects and solve problems before they become problems.

Skills

C-suite support

Calendar management

Board administration

Discretion

Startup/tech experience

Founder/CEO support

Office management

Employee engagement

Strategic partnership

Job description

Thetalentpost in San Jose, CA is seeking an Executive Business Partner to act as the operational backbone for the CEO and a small group of senior leaders. You will manage calendars, travel, and board materials, while elevating executive priorities and building a collaborative, high-performing culture.

Ideal candidates have startup experience, confidentiality discipline, and a proven track record as a strategic business partner beyond traditional admin work.