Executive Assistant, Tech & Society

HR&A Advisors; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Retirement contributions

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

HR&A Advisors in New York is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to key leadership. This role involves managing calendars, coordinating special projects, and ensuring efficient studio operations. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience supporting executives and a relevant degree.

The position offers a salary of $75,000 – $87,000 per year, with opportunities for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience supporting C-level executives.
• Experience in a professional services firm (consulting) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars and logistics for key executives.
• Lead studio social and team building activities.
• Support onboarding of new team members.
• Ensure timely and accurate data reporting.
• Build and maintain efficient processes.

Skills

Calendar management

Project management

Communication skills

Data reporting

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Role

Executive Assistant, Tech & Society in our New York office. This role will provide day‑to‑day administrative and operational support to Danny Fuchs, Studio Lead, and partner with the Director of Strategy and Operations to keep operations running smoothly so leadership can focus on impact.

Primary Responsibilities

Leadership Support

• Manage calendars and logistics for Danny Fuchs to ensure effective time management and build awareness of key relationships.
• Ensure the Studio Lead is aware of upcoming deadlines, team priorities, and open items.
• Scope and manage special projects for the Studio Lead, from organizing gatherings with leaders in government, philanthropy, and business, to managing conference and event appearances.
• Support onboarding of new team members into the Studio.
• Prepare studio meeting agendas and manage follow‑up actions.

Studio Operations and Community Building

• Lead and coordinate studio social and team building activities.
• Ensure data reporting is timely and accurate to keep studio dashboards and reports up to date; track and report studio metrics, including budget, staff hours, and project activity; analyze how staff time is allocated across the studio.
• Support special projects, presentations, and planning as needed.

Materials & Systems

• Become familiar with all areas of expertise of the studio; maintain the studio’s library of case studies, proposal materials, deliverables, and key documents.
• Track studio contacts and relationships across clients, partners, and key stakeholders and maintain appropriate cadences for touch points.
• Build and maintain processes that keep things running efficiently, including through the use of AI.

Experience Required

• 2‑3 years of work experience supporting C‑level executives or senior management.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Professional services firm (consulting) experience is preferred.

Hybrid Work Policy

Employees work from the office at least three days a week, providing flexibility while maintaining strong team connection.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $75,000 – $87,000 per year, plus opportunity for a discretionary year‑end bonus. The firm offers an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, retirement contributions, and a comprehensive benefits package covering 90‑95% of healthcare premiums, including dental and vision coverage.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.