Senior Executive Assistant for Field President

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If that sounds exciting—and the job description below feels like a fit—we really should start talking.

This role is expected to be available to work from our Austin, TX office up to 5 days per week. Please ensure you can realistically commit to this structure before applying.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Executive Assistant (EA) to provide direct support to the Field President. This role requires exceptional judgment, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. The ideal candidate is a trusted proxy who can manage strategic rhythms, optimize executive time, and ensure seamless execution of priorities across multiple stakeholders.

You will operate as an architect of time and information flow, directly enabling the Field President to focus on the highest-leverage initiatives. This role requires a blend of operational excellence, executive presence, and the ability to navigate ambiguity with sound decision-making.

What you’ll do:

• Executive Time Management & Prioritization

  • Architect and manage the Field President’s schedule to maximize strategic impact.

  • Build buffers and async workflows to protect focus time and ensure proactive preparation for key meetings.
    

• Strategic Rhythms & Governance

  • Lead and manage executive rhythms including Board prep, QBRs, leadership offsites, and Field Kickoffs.

  • Drive cross-functional coordination to ensure materials are prepared, stakeholders aligned, and follow-ups tracked.
    

• High-Discretion Travel & Events

  • Coordinate complex domestic and international travel with zero-margin-for-error precision.

  • Support logistics for Board meetings, investor events, and senior customer engagements.
    

• Communication & Information Flow

  • Draft and edit high-visibility communications (board prep, investor-facing docs, external comms).

  • Serve as a trusted proxy for information flow — ensuring the right stakeholders have the right context at the right time.

  • Represent the Field President in select meetings and act as an extension of their voice and priorities.
    

• Operational Excellence

  • Manage high-volume executive expenses and sensitive financial workflows with complete accuracy.

  • Design and maintain systems (Slack workflows, Notion boards, AI-assisted briefing tools) to increase efficiency and foresight.

  • Anticipate needs, remove friction, and proactively resolve challenges with discretion and speed.

Qualifications:

• Based in Austin, TX and able to work onsite up to 5 days per week (required).

• 8+ years of experience as a Senior Executive Assistant supporting executives (CRO, CEO, Founder, etc.) ideally in Sales, Revenue, or go-to-market environments.

• Expert use with Google Suite of products, specifically skilled with google slides

• Proven success in managing complex calendars, travel, and high-volume workflows with flawless execution.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare executive-level communications and board-ready materials.

• High emotional intelligence, executive presence, and the ability to represent a senior leader with professionalism.

• Expert use of productivity tools, with strong ability to leverage AI, workflow automation, and collaboration platforms.

• Exceptional judgment, discretion, and ability to handle highly sensitive information.

• Demonstrates ability to make high-quality critical decisions that impact multiple teams and senior stakeholders.

• Sets and prioritizes goals with clear KPIs, aligning with the Field President and cross-functional leaders.

• Confidently operates in the face of risk and uncertainty, swiftly embracing change and making sound choices.

• Builds reliable, trusted relationships with VPs, senior leaders, and external partners (Board, investors, customers).

• Leads with a customer-focused mindset, anticipating stakeholder needs and ensuring executive engagement drives measurable impact.

• Serves as a recognized expert in executive operations and time architecture, often sought out as a model of excellence.

• Curiosity and genuine interest in Sales and go-to-market strategy.

AI at BetterUp

Our team thrives at the intersection of human expertise and AI capability. As an AI-forward company, adaptation and continuous learning are part of our daily work. We're looking for teammates who are excited to evolve alongside technology – people who experiment boldly, share their discoveries openly, and help define best practices for AI-augmented work. These professionals thoughtfully integrate AI into their work to deliver exceptional results while maintaining the human judgment and creativity that drives real innovation. During our interview process, you’ll have opportunities to showcase how you harness AI to learn, iterate, and amplify your impact.

Benefits:

At BetterUp, we are committed to living out our mission every day and that starts with providing benefits that allow our employees to care for themselves, support their families, and give back to their community.

• Access to BetterUp coaching; one for you and one for a friend or family member

• A competitive compensation plan with opportunity for advancement

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Flexible paid time off

• Per year:

  • All federal/statutory holidays observed

  • 4 BetterUp Inner Workdays (https://www.betterup.co/inner-work)

  • 5 Volunteer Days to give back

  • Learning and Development stipend

  • Company wide Summer & Winter breaks

• Year-round charitable contribution of your choice on behalf of BetterUp

• 401(k) self contribution

We are dedicated to building diverse teams that fuel an authentic workplace and sense of belonging for each and every employee. We know applying for a job can be intimidating, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we encourage everyone interested in joining us to apply.

BetterUp Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, BetterUp Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

At BetterUp, we compensate our employees fairly for their work. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, residence location, as well as market indicators. The range below is representative of base salary only and does not include equity, sales bonus plans (when applicable) and benefits. This range may be modified in the future.

The base salary range for this role is as follows: $120,000 – $148,500

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