Senior Executive Assistant to CEO & Board (Equity + Perks)

Codexis, Inc.; Redwood City (CA); Vor Ort; USD 150.000 - 165.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match up to 4%

Company Equity

Generous Paid Time Off including 18  H

Annual Lifestyle Account for fitness &

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Flexible Spending Accounts (Commuter/P

Patient/Healthcare

Mental Health Wellness Program

Subsidized onsite lunch program

Onsite Gym Facilities

Paid Parental Leave

Zusammenfassung

Codexis, Inc. in Redwood City, CA seeks a Senior Executive Assistant to partner with the CEO and leadership team, overseeing complex calendars, communications, and board activities.

The role combines executive support, board administration, and project coordination in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, requiring discretion, strong judgment, and proactive problem-solving. Prior experience with CEO offices and governance processes is essential.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of progressively responsible Executive Assistant experience supporting the Office of the CEO.
• Experience supporting Board of Directors activities, including meeting coordination, Board materials, executive communications, and governance-related processes.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple complex priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proven ability to anticipate needs, solve problems, and exercise sound judgment in situations requiring discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of an organization.

Aufgaben

• Provide proactive executive support to the CEO and select Executive Leadership Team members, managing complex calendars, priorities, communications, and logistics.
• Coordinate Board of Directors and committee activities, including meeting scheduling, preparation and distribution of materials, director communications, and governance-related processes.
• Anticipate business needs and identify potential issues before they become problems, proposing practical solutions and driving timely resolution.
• Partner closely with executives to support planning, meeting preparation, follow-up actions, and successful execution of key priorities.
• Coordinate executive leadership meetings, Board meetings, employee meetings, offsites, and other companywide events, where support is needed.
• Develop, prepare, and manage presentations, reports, correspondence, and other confidential business materials.
• Build effective relationships across functions and serve as a trusted point of coordination among executives, employees, Board members, and external stakeholders.
• Drive administrative excellence through continuous improvement of processes, tools, and ways of working that increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with fellow administrative professionals to create a seamless support model across the organization.
• Assist with travel, expense & purchasing management, meeting logistics, visitor support, and workplace activities as needed.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and business judgment.

Kenntnisse

Executive support

Board governance

Multitasking

Discretion

Communication

Ambiguity navigation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Copilot

Teams

Jobbeschreibung

Codexis, Inc. in Redwood City, CA seeks a Senior Executive Assistant to partner with the CEO and leadership team, overseeing complex calendars, communications, and board activities.

The role combines executive support, board administration, and project coordination in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, requiring discretion, strong judgment, and proactive problem-solving. Prior experience with CEO offices and governance processes is essential.