Executive Assistant

About The Opportunity
We're all about connecting hungry diners with our network of over 300,000 restaurants nationwide. Innovative technology, user-friendly platforms and streamlined delivery capabilities set us apart and make us an industry leader in the world of online food ordering. When you join our team, you become part of a community that works together to innovate, solve problems, grow, work hard and have a ton of fun in the process!
Why Work For Us
Grubhub is a place where authentically fun culture meets innovation and teamwork. We believe in empowering people and opening doors for new opportunities. If you're looking for a place that values strong relationships, embraces diverse ideas-all while having fun together-Grubhub is the place for you!
We are looking for a talented, highly motivated and proactive Executive Assistant to support our Growth organization. You will support our SVP, Growth. The position will be based in Chicago and hybrid with the expectation of going into the office 2-3 days per week. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, flawless execution and an enthusiasm for making a difference. This role will require the candidate to be organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and have the ability to handle confidential information as well as demonstrated ability to respond to changing workloads and priorities.
The Impact You'll Make:

• Be a proactive thought partner in managing your SVP's time in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  
  • Act as the first point of contact for scheduling
  • Manage and drive complex calendars using Google Calendar
  • Keep your executives informed of critical information they may not be aware of
  • Help them make right decisions about optimal use of time
• Coordinate end-to-end travel travel needs and adapt in real-time as schedules change
• Assist with event planning and administrative aspects of team meetings, all-hands, etc.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and handle confidential and non-routine information with absolute discretion
• Build effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, other executive assistants, etc.
• Prepare timely and accurate expense reports
• Proactively lean in to support high leverage, adhoc tasks and projects as needed

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years of administrative experience, with at least 2+ years experience supporting a VP-level leader or above
• Experience supporting multiple leaders
• Excellent communication skills with ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize leaders' calendar with ability to make judgment calls and decisions based on rapidly shifting priorities
• Ability to take initiative and ownership over sometimes ambiguous tasks and situations with little oversight
• Strong organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
• Experience coordinating projects

And Of Course, Perks!

• Flexible PTO. Grubhub employees enjoy a generous amount of time to recharge.
• Health and Wellness. Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits, 401k matching, employee network groups and paid parental leave are just a few of our programs to support your overall well-being.
• Compensation. You'll receive a great compensation package with eligibility for generous incentives, bonuses, commission, or RSUs (role-specific).
• Free Meals. Our employees get a weekly Grubhub credit to enjoy and support local restaurants.
• Social Impact. At Grubhub we believe in giving back through programs like the Grubhub Community Fund . Employees are also given paid time off each year to support the causes that are important to them.

Grubhub is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and encourage a workplace that is just as diverse as the customers we serve. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. If you're applying for a job in the U.S. and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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