Executive Assistant

Michael Page; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a fast-growing startup's Executive Assistant to partner with senior leadership, owning complex scheduling, coordinating high-stakes meetings, and driving operational excellence. You will manage calendars, travel, and communications to keep the organization running at full speed.

Ideal candidates have startup EA experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion—working independently in a

Qualifications

• Startup Executive Assistant background required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience with calendar management, travel coordination, and meeting preparation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with discretion.
• Proactive problem-solving and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain executive schedules, including appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate and prepare materials for meetings, presentations, and reports.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external communications on behalf of senior leadership.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks to ensure timely completion of responsibilities.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth communication and workflow.
• Assist in tracking and managing key projects and deliverables.
• Perform general administrative duties, including expense reporting and document management.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Meeting prep

Written and verbal communication

Discretion and confidentiality

Organization

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join a fast-growing startup as an Executive Assistant, partnering closely with senior leadership to keep the business running at full speed. You'll own complex scheduling, coordinate high-stakes meetings, and play a key role in driving operational excellence across the organization.

Our client is an innovative, venture-backed startup in growth mode, partnering with some of the most exciting founders and executives in the startup ecosystem. With a lean team and entrepreneurial culture, they offer employees significant responsibility, direct exposure to leadership, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact from day one.

Description

• Manage and maintain executive schedules, including appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate and prepare materials for meetings, presentations, and reports.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external communications on behalf of senior leadership.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks to ensure timely completion of responsibilities.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth communication and workflow.
• Assist in tracking and managing key projects and deliverables.
• Perform general administrative duties, including expense reporting and document management.

Profile

A successful Executive Assistant should have:

• MUST have a start-up Executive Assistant background
• Strong tenure
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with calendar management, travel coordination, and meeting preparation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other administrative tools.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in sensitive situations.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $140,000 USD.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.