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Looking to join a world-class blockchain development team? Ava Labs makes it simple to deploy high-performance solutions for Web3, led by innovations on Avalanche. The company was founded by Cornell computer scientists, who partnered with Wall Street veterans and early Web3 leaders to execute a promising vision for redefining the way people build permissionless networks. Ava Labs is redefining the way people create value with Web3. Join us as we empower people to easily and freely digitize all the world’s assets on one open, programmable blockchain platform.
Executive Assistant to the President - Ava Labs (Hybrid)
The Executive Assistant to the President - Ava Labs is a key support role responsible for providing administrative support and operational assistance to the President at Ava Labs and other senior executives. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. The Executive Assistant plays a crucial role in facilitating smooth communication, managing calendars, and coordinating administrative tasks. Please note: we are only accepting applicants in the NYC metro area due to the Hybrid nature of this role.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Manage and prioritize the calendars of senior executives, with a heavy prioritization to the President, scheduling meetings, appointments, and conference calls
- Coordinate internal and external meetings, including agenda preparation, room bookings, and logistics arrangements
- Anticipate scheduling conflicts and proactively resolve them to optimize the use of executive time
- Arrange travel itineraries and accommodations for executives, including flights, hotels, and ground transportation
- Ensure travel plans align with business priorities and budgetary guidelines, seeking cost-effective options whenever possible
- Provide necessary travel documentation and support to facilitate smooth travel experiences
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external inquiries directed to the senior executives
- Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, presentations, and reports on behalf of the Executive team, ensuring accuracy and professionalism
- Prepare meeting agendas, materials, and presentations for Executive team meetings, leadership meetings, and client presentations
- Take meeting minutes, track action items, and follow up on decisions and deliverables to ensure timely execution
- Maintain organized records of meeting notes, documents, and presentations for reference and future use
- Manage email correspondence, prioritize incoming messages, and follow up on action items as needed
- Assist in the coordination and execution of Executive projects and initiatives, liaising with cross-functional teams and external partners as necessary
- Track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, providing status updates and flagging any potential risks or issues
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism, maintaining confidentiality at all times
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field (preferred)
- 5+ years of proven experience as an executive assistant or administrative assistant, preferably in tech and/or start-up environment
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders at all levels
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software applications, including Google Workspace
- Discretion and integrity in handling confidential information and sensitive matters
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
- Ability to work onsite in the NYC area in a hybrid work environment
Salary Range: $113,406 to $141,757
( **This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.)
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WHY AVA LABS?
If you’ve ever thought about joining an early stage Web3 company - this is it! We’re a global, world-class team of experts in computer science, economics, finance, marketing, and law with offices in New York City and Miami. We’re highly passionate about Web3 and redefining the way people build and use finance and decentralized applications of all kinds. The company received early-stage funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Initialized Capital, and Polychain Capital, with angel investments from Balaji Srinivasan and Naval Ravikant. Join us and be a pioneer in a new technology that will have implications across a range of verticals such as finance, gaming, investing, collectibles, among many others.
Ava Labs is committed to diversity in the workplace and we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not hire on basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
