Executive Assistant

The Role

Cedar is looking for an East Coast based Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to our dynamic CEO, as well as other leaders as assigned. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment, adeptly managing the CEO's demanding schedule and effectively prioritizing tasks to ensure productivity and success. 

To be successful in this role, you must be a proactive and highly organized individual with unparalleled attention to detail. You will be responsible for managing complex calendars, arranging international travel logistics, coordinating multi-faceted meetings, and handling confidential information with the utmost discretion. You must exhibit exceptional problem-solving skills, consistently anticipating needs and proactively resolving issues before they arise. We value individuals who take ownership of their work and hold themselves accountable. Our team operates under a no-excuses mindset, and we seek a candidate who shares this commitment.

The Executive Assistant will be a key member of our executive support team, reporting directly to the team manager. You will work closely with your colleagues, sharing knowledge and expertise to ensure efficient operations and seamless coordination. We value teamwork and encourage open communication, fostering an environment where ideas are shared and everyone's contribution is recognized. 

If you thrive in a collaborative, team environment, possess outstanding organizational skills, and can maintain a proactive and detail-oriented approach while taking ownership of your responsibilities, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Responsibilities

• Proactively and strategically manage the CEO’s time with respect to priorities, goals, and objectives. Ensure they balance team interaction, strategy, meetings, and personal time.
• Enhance the CEO's influence and communication by aligning with his values and effectively representing him both internally and externally.
• Perform various administrative tasks, such as booking international and domestic travel, creating itineraries, processing expense reports, scheduling meetings, and client communication.
• Build a solid and positive relationship with the CEO, other Cedar leaders, internal and external stakeholders, the Executive Support Team, and the People Team.
• Represent Cedar's CEO through email and other communications with current and prospective clients, candidates, investors, board members, and partners.
• Collaborate closely with various internal teams to effectively organize and coordinate events and initiatives, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with organizational goals, while fostering a positive and engaging work environment.
• Liaise with external vendors as needed.
• Be an active and engaged member of the executive support team, backing up other teammates as needed and helping to create the team’s foundation and roadmap.

Required Skills & Experience

• Prior experience supporting the CEO of a start-up, a high-net-worth individual, or an entrepreneur for at least 5 years
• Ideal candidate must be East Coast based
• You understand that the EA to the CEO can be a demanding position that may require work outside of normal business hours, such as adjusting a last-minute flight change
• Prior experience with G-suite, Slack, Zoom, Navan, and Expensify
• You have previously worked on an executive support team, reporting to a team manager
• Comfortable with occasional travel to NYC (<5%)
• Prior experience working at a start-up, or in the technology, fintech, or digital healthcare space
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all aspects of your work
• High sense of confidentiality and discretion
• Strong communication skills with the ability to adjust your communication style depending on the audience you’re addressing
• Capable of building strong, positive relationships with a diverse group of employees and clients
• Proven track record of managing busy, fluctuating schedules
• You enjoy and prefer to work with a team of administrative and executive assistants
• Comfortable making executive decisions quickly and effectively with little guidance
• Proactive, determined, committed, and accountable
• You live by Cedar’s values: Focus on the vision, reject mediocrity, apply a growth mindset, use good judgment

Compensation Range and Benefits

• Salary/Hourly Rate Range*: $106,000 - $125,000
• This role is equity eligible
• This role offers a competitive benefits and wellness package

*Subject to location, experience, and education

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