Executive Assistant & Office Lead – Phoenix Launch

anthology; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackboard seeks an anchor Executive Assistant to support our leadership team and open the Phoenix office. You will manage calendars, travel, and follow-up, earning the executives' full trust while shaping a productive work environment in Phoenix.

As the office opens, you’ll collaborate with Facilities, IT, Security, and People to ensure a smooth move-in and ongoing operations. You will leverage AI tools to automate routine tasks and maximize executive impact.

Qualifications

• You anticipate and act with judgment around executives.
• Discretion is how you operate.
• You stay steady when the day falls apart.
• You make people feel looked after.
• You learn with modern AI tools to multiply your effectiveness.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Master the calendars and protect executives' time; make tradeoffs visible.
• Carry our Executive voice and coordinate with stakeholders and partners.
• Handle travel, expenses, approvals, and small logistics with grace.
• Be the heart of the Phoenix office; coordinate with Facilities, IT, Security, and People.
• Use AI to automate repetitive tasks and free you for high-impact work.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Discretion

Communication

AI tools

English fluency

Job description

Blackboard seeks an anchor Executive Assistant to support our leadership team and open the Phoenix office. You will manage calendars, travel, and follow-up, earning the executives' full trust while shaping a productive work environment in Phoenix.

As the office opens, you’ll collaborate with Facilities, IT, Security, and People to ensure a smooth move-in and ongoing operations. You will leverage AI tools to automate routine tasks and maximize executive impact.