Senior Executive Assistant, GTM
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 impact
Handshake is hiring a Senior Executive Assistant to support our President of Field Operations. In this role, you will take on responsibilities ranging from calendar management and scheduling to overseeing org-wide communications and initiatives, team morale, and event planning. We are seeking a strategic partner who can make smart decisions on our behalf, not just execute orders. This position is based in New York, with an expectation of being in the office three days a week.
Your role
- Manage a dynamic and ever-changing calendar and commitments.
- Ensure our rapidly growing GTM organization remains informed and connected.
- Coordinate speaking engagements by collaborating with external partners and internal PR teams.
- Oversee the day-to-day administration of the organization.
- Own the details: plan travel, offsites, team events, and more.
Your experience
- Proven experience supporting C-level executives overseeing 250+ person organizations.
- A track record of supporting executives with extensive cross-functional responsibilities.
- Experience in high-growth or hyper-growth organizations.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Impeccable organizational and detail-oriented capabilities.
- Positive energy that uplifts the work environment and fosters team morale.
Bonus areas of expertise
- Experience supporting go-to-market (GTM) teams.
- Familiarity with distributed office setups and remote employees.
Compensation range
- $148,000 - $185,000
For 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 us
Handshake is the career platform for Gen Z. With a community of over 17 million students, alumni, employers, and career educators, Handshake’s network is where career advice and discovery turn into first, second, and third jobs. Nearly 1 million companies use Handshake to build their future workforce—from Fortune 500 to federal agencies, school districts to startups, healthcare systems to small businesses. Handshake is built for where you’re going, not where you’ve been.
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 offer
At 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.
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Handshake is excited to announce an opportunity for a Senior Executive Assistant to join our team in New York, NY, and support our President of Field Operations. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where every day is different, then this could be the perfect fit for you! Your primary responsibilities will include managing a fast-paced calendar, coordinating org-wide communications, and organizing events that boost team morale. We want someone who isn't just a 'yes' person but a strategic partner who can make informed decisions on our behalf. A successful candidate will ensure that our rapidly growing Go-To-Market (GTM) organization stays connected and informed while overseeing various administrative functions. As an integral part of the team, you’ll also plan travel and team events while collaborating with our PR teams on engaging speaking opportunities. We believe that positive energy empowers our work environment; hence, we're looking for someone with exceptional communication skills and a knack for organization. If you've got experience supporting C-level executives in a high-growth setting and are ready to contribute to our mission at Handshake, where we’re building a career platform for Gen Z, we’d love for you to apply!
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