Executive Assistant

GitHub is the world’s leading platform for agentic software development — powered by Copilot to build, scale, and deliver secure software. Over 180 million developers, including more than 90% of the Fortune 100 companies, use GitHub to collaborate, and more than 77,000 organisations have adopted GitHub Copilot.

GitHub is changing the way people build software together. We're growing fast and looking for an experienced Executive Assistant with excellent communication skills.

The Executive Assistant will be responsible for handling key processes, supporting the critical needs of the business. You should be detail-oriented, organized, punctual, and comfortable working in highly fast-paced environments. You'll be entrusted with highly sensitive information on a regular basis relating to headcount activity, financial plans, and strategic partnerships. Being active and able to make decisions with minimal guidance or communication is crucial in this role. We’re looking for an individual who sees problems as puzzles to solve and is resourceful in their ingredients to the solution.

• Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in Administrative, Business Support, or customer service in an environment with an emphasis on scheduling meetings/events, off-sites, travel management, and administration work for leaders.
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources (HR), Marketing, Communications, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field AND 3+ years of experience in Administrative, Business Support, or customer service in an environment with an emphasis on scheduling meetings/events, off-sites, travel management, and administration work for leaders.
  • OR equivalent experience (e.g., experience using design thinking to solve problems).
• Preferred Qualifications
  • 7+ years of experience in Administrative, Business Support, or customer service in an environment with an emphasis on scheduling meetings/events, off-sites, travel management, and administration work for leaders.
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources (HR), Marketing, Communications, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field AND 5+ years of experience in Administrative, Business Support,
  • OR customer service in an environment with an emphasis on scheduling meetings/events, off-sites, travel management, and administration work for leaders.
  • 1+ year(s) of experience serving as a mentor or direct/indirect (e.g., team leader) supervisor to others, or in a related field.

• Arrange complex and detailed travel plans, for both international and domestic, as well as itineraries and agendas
• Provide administrative support including calendar, and expense management in a timely manner
• Anticipate the needs of a busy team and help them be more productive and successful
• Help to organize training activities and on-boarding sessions for new leaders coming into the business.
• Project manage key initiatives, such as OKRs and monthly business reviews
• Proactively resolve time-sensitive issues, demonstrating excellent judgment and problem-solving skills
• Schedule meetings, mini-summits and annual meetings to drive deal flow and team collaboration – both internally and externally
• Assist with presentations, internal communications, and media communications
• Manage meeting agendas, notes and minutes, and follow-up items
• Be a liaison and build positive working relationships with Product Leadership and other cross functional stakeholders, including finance, communications, HR, and IT
• Handle confidential information professionally