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Administrative Assistant

VC Lab

VC Lab

Administration, Education
Palo Alto, CA, USA
Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2023
VC Lab (https://govclab.com) is transforming venture capital into a force for good in the world. We are working to launch 1,000 next-generation venture capital firms by 2025, changing the face of venture capital. We run the leading venture capital accelerator worldwide, reducing the barriers of entry for next-generation investors to launch and grow meaningful early-stage investment firms.
We are hiring an Administrative Assistant to assist the CEO and members of the executive team. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented and a “get-things-done” type of person who thrives in being able to provide business assistance in a variety of ways that help to optimize productivity. The business is growing quickly.
VC Lab provides a fast-paced startup environment, where everyone has the opportunity to help with everything. In this role you will have an opportunity to experience every facet of venture capital and ramp up your experience in the fields of entrepreneurship and startups. This is a remote role.

The Administrative Assistant responsibilities will include:

  • Managing the CEO's calendar and assisting with the scheduling of meetings with partners and clients
  • Acting as the point of contact for the CEO and Head of Acceleration for both internal and external stakeholders
  • Developing systems and processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency for appointments and various business task
  • Maintaining files and databases
  • Managing correspondence with other top executives and their support staff
  • Working across multiple time zones
  • Being on-call during key projects
  • Running ad-hoc projects as required

What You Have:

  • 4+ years of experience in C-level support in a start-up business
  • Skills with G-Suite and Slack products (required)
  • Strong phone and videoconferencing persona
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • High emotional intelligence and intuition
  • Composition in high-stress situations
  • Proactive attitude to tackle any opportunity or challenge
  • Skills to create logical solutions to complex problems
  • Detail-oriented and analytical nature
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-growing business
  • Experience in a startup environment
  • If you don't tick every box above, we'd still encourage you to apply. We're building a diverse team whose skills balance and complement one another.

What We Offer:

  • Ability to help change the world
  • Vibrant work environment of passionate and capable peers
  • Opportunities for personal growth and role expansion
  • Perks of a fast-growing startup
  • Flexible work environment
  • How to Apply: Please submit a custom cover letter that describes why you are uniquely qualified for this position as Administrative Assistant to the CEO.
Please describe why you are uniquely qualified for this position as an Administrative Assistant in the competitive field of Venture Capital to apply, as well as submitting your resume.
Compensation commensurate with experience.