Executive Assistant Office Of The Ceo (Remote)

Coursera was launched in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. It is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 148 million registered learners as of March 31, 2024.

Coursera partners with over 325 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, Guided Projects, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Institutions around the world use Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in fields such as data science, technology, and business. Coursera became a B Corp in February 2021.

Join us in our mission to create a world where anyone, anywhere can transform their life through access to education. We’re seeking talented individuals who share our passion and drive to revolutionize the way the world learns.

We at Coursera are committed to building a globally diverse team and are thrilled to extend employment opportunities to individuals in any country where we have a legal entity. We require candidates to possess eligible working rights and have a compatible timezone overlap with their team to facilitate seamless collaboration. As a remote-first company, our interviews and onboarding are entirely virtual, providing a smooth and efficient experience for our candidates.

Company Overview:

Coursera was launched in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. It is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 129 million registered learners as of June 30, 2023. Coursera partners with over 300 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, Guided Projects, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Institutions around the world use Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in fields such as data science, technology, and business. Coursera became a B Corp in February 2021.

Job Overview:

Coursera is looking for an experienced and results-oriented Executive Assistant to support the office of the CEO. Reporting to the Manager, Executive Assistant, Office of the CEO and coordinating with the wider Executive Assistant team, the Executive Assistant will be part of an impactful group that keeps our executives well supported. This is a role that requires a strong attention to detail, flexibility, keen insight and resourcefulness, and the ability to multi-task and juggle projects with aggressive deadlines. You will interact with all individuals across Coursera — if you’re looking for a truly cross-functional and impactful role, this would be it!

Responsibilities:

• Support the office of the CEO by managing calendars, booking travel, and coordinating logistics for meetings and events
• Plan and organize logistics for executive team off-site meetings and team-building events
• Book travel, accommodations, and ground transportation for the CEO
• Maintain accurate scheduling in calendars through coordination with the Manager of the Office of the CEO
• Reconcile financial statements and expense reports; submit reports to the finance team
• Work collaboratively as part of an administrative support team; communicate promptly and effectively

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years in an administrative support role for a public company with 1000+ employees with experience scheduling meetings, managing projects and event planning.
• Experience prioritizing conflicting needs
• Highly adaptable in a fast-paced, high-tech environment, with a strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize and complete assignments quickly
• Experience handling highly confidential information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing and understanding executive goals and strategic plans
• Proactive, with attention to detail, organizational skills, dependability, and follow-through
• Clear written and verbal communicator with internal employees and external vendors and contacts
• Approachable, resourceful, a creative problem-solver, quick on your feet, out-of-the-box thinker
• Proficient using Google Suite in an office environment. Experience with Expensify, Slack, Zoom, Egencia, a plus.

If this opportunity interests you, you might like these courses on Coursera:

• Influencing People
• Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

Coursera is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected class.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at accommodations@coursera.org.

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