Administrative Business Partner

As an Administrative Business Partner at Anthropic, your primary responsibilities include managing the senior leader's calendar and inbox, coordinating meetings and logistics, and ensuring seamless communication across teams. You’ll also handle expense claims and provide an exceptional experience for in-person visitors, all of which requires a keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

To qualify for the Administrative Business Partner role at Anthropic, you should possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Additionally, having a proven track record of supporting executives, excellent time management skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion will set you up for success.

At Anthropic, the work environment is fast-paced and collaborative, with a clear focus on building beneficial AI systems. You’ll enjoy a supportive atmosphere where your contributions are valued, and you’ll have the opportunity to engage with a diverse group of talented individuals while working towards our mission.

While prior experience supporting executives is beneficial for the Administrative Business Partner position at Anthropic, we encourage strong candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and excited to support our mission, we’d love to see your application!

Anthropic has a hybrid work policy, expecting staff to be in the office at least 25% of the time. For the Administrative Business Partner role, you’re likely to be in our San Francisco office at least three days a week, providing the vibrant collaboration that defines our culture.

When answering this question, highlight specific tools you’ve used for calendar management and provide examples of how you successfully prioritized scheduling while minimizing conflicts. Describe a challenging situation and how you navigated it to ensure smooth operations.

Discuss your strategies for managing stress, such as establishing priorities and using time management tools. Give examples of past experiences where you successfully met tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.

Share a story that illustrates your proactive approach and willingness to support, emphasizing how your actions contributed positively to the executive’s goals or the team’s efficiency.

Emphasize your commitment to discretion and provide concrete examples of policies you've followed in past roles. Discuss the balance between transparency and confidentiality in administrative support.

Talk about the methods you employ to prioritize tasks, such as using lists or digital tools, and discuss how communication with your executive can clarify urgent needs, allowing for better time management.

Share effective communication strategies you employ, such as regular check-ins and utilizing collaboration tools. Provide an example of how strong communication has positively influenced your work environment.

Provide details on your past experiences organizing events or meetings, including how you managed logistics, worked with different teams, and ensured the event ran smoothly. Highlight any feedback received.

Detail your attention to detail and organizational skills. Explain practices such as categorizing emails, using templates for responses, or setting reminders that help maintain accuracy and efficiency.

Express your enthusiasm for AI safety and how it aligns with your values. Speak about Anthropic’s mission and how you see your skills contributing to that vision, showing your genuine interest in the company.

Explain your flexibility and ability to pivot as needed, providing an example from your past where you adapted quickly to shifting priorities or challenges while still meeting objectives.