Senior Executive Assistant, CTO

Everyone is welcome at Handshake. We know diverse teams build better products and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We strongly encourage candidates from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply.Your impactHandshake is hiring a Senior Executive Assistant to support our CTO and Chief Data and AI Officer. This individual will partner closely with the CTO, and the Engineering Leads on everything from calendar management & scheduling to org-wide communications & initiatives to team morale & offsites. We’re looking for you to be a strategic partner making smart decisions on our behalf, not just someone who executes on orders. This role is based in San Francisco, with the expectation of being in the office 4 days a week.Your roleWe’re excited for you to work on:• Managing the CTO’s ever changing calendar & commitments• Helping keep our rapidly growing Engineering organization informed & connected• Coordinating with external partners & internal PR teams on CTO’s speaking engagements• Driving the day-to-day administration of the organization• Owning the details• Planning travel, offsites, team events, & moreYour experience• Experience supporting C-level executives overseeing 250+ person organizations• Experience supporting executives with high cross-functional touch points• Experience in high growth / hyper growth organizations• Excellent written and verbal communicator• Extremely organized & detail oriented• You bring great positive energy to the work environment, helping keep the team up beat and thrivingBonus areas of expertise• Experience supporting CTOs or senior Engineering leaders• Experience working with distributed offices & remote employeesCompensation range• $135,000 - $150,000For cash compensation, we set standard ranges for all U.S.-based roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. In order to be compliant with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share salary ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location as well as candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.About usHandshake is the #1 place to launch a career with no connections, experience, or luck required. The platform connects up-and-coming talent with 750,000+ employers - from Fortune 500 companies like Google, Nike, and Target to thousands of public school districts, healthcare systems, and nonprofits. In 2022 we announced our $200M Series F funding round. This Series F fundraise and valuation of $3.5B will fuel Handshake’s next phase of growth and propel our mission to help more people start, restart, and jumpstart their careers.When it comes to our workforce strategy, we’ve thought deeply about how work-life should look at Handshake. With our hybrid-work model, employees benefit from collaboration and shared team experiences three days per week in our vibrant offices, and enjoy the flexibility of remote work two days per week. Handshake is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York, London, and Berlin.What we offerAt Handshake, we'll give you the tools to feel healthy, happy and secure.Benefits below apply to employees in full-time positions.• Equity and ownership in a fast-growing company.• 16 Weeks of paid parental leave for birth giving parents & 10 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birth giving parents.• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision policies including LGTBQ+ Coverage. We also provide resources for Mental Health Assistance, Employee Assistance Programs and counseling support.• Handshake offers $500/£360 home office stipend for you to spend during your first 3 months to create a productive and comfortable workspace at home.• Generous learning & development opportunities and an annual $2,000/£1,500/€1,850 stipend for you to grow your skills and career.• Financial coaching through Origin to help you through your financial journey.• Monthly internet stipend and a brand new MacBook to allow you to do your best work.• Monthly commuter stipend for you to expense your travel to the office (for office-based employees).• Free lunch provided twice a week across all offices.• Referral bonus to reward you when you bring great talent to Handshake.(US-specific benefits, in addition to the first section)• 401k Match: Handshake offers a dollar-for-dollar match on 1% of deferred salary, up to a maximum of $1,200 per year.• All full-time US-based Handshakers are eligible for our flexible time off policy to get out and see the world. In addition, we offer 8 standardized holidays, and 2 additional days of flexible holiday time off. Lastly, we have a Winter #ShakeBreak, a one-week period of Collective Time Off.• Family support: We partner with Milk Stork to provide comprehensive 100% employer-sponsored lactation support to traveling parents and guardians. Parental leave coaching and support provided by Parentaly.(UK-specific benefits, in addition to the first section)• Pension Scheme: Handshake will provide you with a workplace pension, where you will make contributions based on 5% of your salary. Handshake will pay the equivalent of 3% towards your pension plan, subject to qualifying earnings limits.• Up to 25 days of vacation to encourage people to reset, recharge, and refresh, in addition to 8 bank holidays throughout the year.• Regular offsites each year to bring the team together + opportunity to travel to our HQ in San Francisco.• ️ Discounts across various high street retailers, cinemas and other social activities exclusively for Handshake UK employees.(Germany-specific benefits, in addition to the first section)• 25 days of annual leave + 5 days of a winter #ShakeBreak, a one-week period of Collective Time Off across the company.• Regular offsites each year to bring the team together + opportunity to travel to our HQ in San Francisco once a year.• Urban sports club membership offering access to a diverse network of fitness and wellness facilities.• ️ Discounts across various high street retailers, cinemas and other social activities exclusively for Handshake Germany employees.Looking for more? Explore our mission, values and comprehensive US benefits at joinhandshake.com/careers.Handshake is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at people-hr@joinhandshake.com.