Senior Executive Assistant
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 three VP-level leaders and manage a range of responsibilities, including calendar management, scheduling, org-wide communications and initiatives, team morale, and event planning. This position is based in San Francisco, with an expectation of being in the office Mondays, Wednesday and Thursdays.
Your Role
- Manage a dynamic and ever-changing calendar and commitments.
- Ensure our rapidly growing GTM organization remains informed and connected.
- Coordinate speaking and meeting engagements by collaborating with external partners and internal GTM 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 multiple senior executives within 250+ person organizations.
- A track record of supporting 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 (unless noted in the specific job posting). 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 (not Contract) 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 3x 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 13 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: Parental leave coaching and support provided by Parentaly. We partner with Maven Clinic to provide a lifetime coverage up to $15K for expenses related to fertility and family forming!
- 💰 Lifestyle Savings Account: We offer you an annual stipend of $500 to use for purchases such as fitness classes, gym memberships, work-from-home setup, and more.
(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 let your recruiter know during initial communications.
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If you're looking for a dynamic environment where you can truly make an impact, then you might be the perfect fit for the Senior Executive Assistant role at Handshake in sunny San Francisco! We’re all about fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we can’t wait to welcome someone with a vibrant energy who can uplift our team. In this position, you'll be supporting three VP-level leaders while managing everything from busy calendars to exciting team events. Your exceptional organizational skills will help keep our growing GTM organization informed and connected, allowing you to coordinate meetings and build relationships with both external partners and internal teams. With a strong focus on administration, you’ll be planning travel and offsite events, ensuring everything runs smoothly. We're looking for someone who brings experience supporting multiple senior executives and showcases top-notch communication and attention to detail. You'll be right at home if you thrive in a high-growth environment and bring a proactive spirit to your work. Plus, as part of Handshake, you’ll find plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our hybrid work model means you’ll have a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, making work-life balance easier to achieve. Join us and contribute to shaping the future of how Gen Z connects with careers!
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