Everyone is welcome at Handshake. We know diverse teams build better products and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We strongly encourage candidates from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply.

Your impact

Handshake is hiring a Senior Executive Assistant to support our President of Field Operations. In this role, you will take on responsibilities ranging from calendar management and scheduling to overseeing org-wide communications and initiatives, team morale, and event planning. We are seeking a strategic partner who can make smart decisions on our behalf, not just execute orders. This position is based in San Francisco or New York, with an expectation of being in the office three days a week.

Your role

• Manage a dynamic and ever-changing calendar and commitments.
• Ensure our rapidly growing GTM organization remains informed and connected.
• Coordinate speaking engagements by collaborating with external partners and internal PR teams.
• Oversee the day-to-day administration of the organization.
• Own the details: plan travel, offsites, team events, and more.

Your experience

• Proven experience supporting C-level executives overseeing 250+ person organizations.
• A track record of supporting executives with extensive cross-functional responsibilities.
• Experience in high-growth or hyper-growth organizations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Impeccable organizational and detail-oriented capabilities.
• Positive energy that uplifts the work environment and fosters team morale.

Bonus areas of expertise

• Experience supporting go-to-market (GTM) teams.
• Familiarity with distributed office setups and remote employees.

Compensation range

• $148,000 - $185,000

For cash compensation, we set standard ranges for all U.S.-based roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. In order to be compliant with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share salary ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location as well as candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

About us

Handshake is the career platform for Gen Z. With a community of over 17 million students, alumni, employers, and career educators, Handshake’s network is where career advice and discovery turn into first, second, and third jobs. Nearly 1 million companies use Handshake to build their future workforce—from Fortune 500 to federal agencies, school districts to startups, healthcare systems to small businesses. Handshake is built for where you’re going, not where you’ve been.

When it comes to our workforce strategy, we’ve thought deeply about how work-life should look at Handshake. With our hybrid-work model, employees benefit from collaboration and shared team experiences three days per week in our vibrant offices, and enjoy the flexibility of remote work two days per week. Handshake is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York, London, and Berlin.

What we offer

At Handshake, we'll give you the tools to feel healthy, happy and secure.

Benefits below apply to employees in full-time positions.

• 💰 Equity and ownership in a fast-growing company.
• 🍼 16 Weeks of paid parental leave for birth giving parents & 10 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birth giving parents.
• 💝 Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision policies including LGTBQ+ Coverage. We also provide resources for Mental Health Assistance, Employee Assistance Programs and counseling support.
• 💻 Handshake offers $500/£360 home office stipend for you to spend during your first 3 months to create a productive and comfortable workspace at home.
• 📚 Generous learning & development opportunities and an annual $2,000/£1,500/€1,850 stipend for you to grow your skills and career.
• 💰 Financial coaching through Origin to help you through your financial journey.
• 🛜 Monthly internet stipend and a brand new MacBook to allow you to do your best work.
• 🚃 Monthly commuter stipend for you to expense your travel to the office (for office-based employees).
• 🥗 Free lunch provided twice a week across all offices.
• 🤝 Referral bonus to reward you when you bring great talent to Handshake.