Executive Assistant to the CEO

Socket; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Executive Assistant to the CEO. Support the CEO in scaling the company by managing schedules, facilitating communication, and removing obstacles. This role requires exceptional organizational skills and proficiency in tools like Google Workspace and Slack.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting C-suite executives.
• Proven ability to manage complex calendars and coordinate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO.
• Coordinate complex scheduling across multiple time zones.
• Facilitate communication between the CEO and key stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organization

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

Video Conferencing Tools

Job description

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Who We Are
Socket's mission is to help developers and security teams ship faster and spend less time on security busywork. Thousands of organizations, including Figma and Vercel, use Socket to safely discover, audit, and manage their open source code. Founded by Feross Aboukhadijeh, with over 10 years in open source software and more than a billion downloads per month, we have raised $65M in funding from top investors and industry leaders.

About The Role
We’re seeking a high-performing Executive Assistant to support our Founder & CEO, Feross Aboukhadijeh. You will help keep Feross focused on scaling our innovative company, facilitating communication, managing schedules, and removing obstacles to progress. This is a remote role requiring residency in San Francisco, CA, with occasional travel.

What You’ll Do

1. Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO, including calendar management and communication handling.
2. Coordinate complex scheduling across multiple time zones with internal teams, investors, and partners.
3. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
4. Arrange domestic and international travel, including itineraries and documentation.
5. Support logistics for board meetings, executive sessions, and all-hands events.
6. Track strategic initiatives and manage special projects.
7. Facilitate communication between the CEO and key stakeholders.
8. Assist with personal tasks and logistics to help the CEO stay organized.
9. Anticipate needs and proactively address potential obstacles.
10. Support the planning and execution of corporate events and speaking engagements.

What You’ll Bring

• At least 5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, supporting C-suite executives, preferably in SaaS or technology.
• Proven ability to manage complex calendars and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Slack, and video conferencing tools.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive problem-solving attitude and decision-making skills.
• Highly organized, resourceful, and forward-thinking.

At Socket, we

• Strive for excellence in all we do.
• Move quickly with focus and urgency.
• Think rigorously and value diverse perspectives.
• Trust, amplify, and give constructive feedback.
• Take ownership and wear many hats.
• Are obsessed with exceeding customer expectations.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industry: Computer and Network Security