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At Okta, our Executive Assistants provide a wide array of administrative, logistical, and project-related support to their Executives. We are looking for an Executive Assistant to be a true business partner to two VP’s within our Public Sector Sales org. As a true business partner, you will be a huge part of the organization's success. This role has a high amount of visibility and works cross-functionally across the company.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Calendar management - the ability to prioritize and deconflict multiple requests and shift priorities daily, coordinate all meetings including but not limited to team meetings, offsite meetings including customer, partner, investor, media and analyst meetings across global time zones
Manage the daily schedule of the Executive; coordinate domestic and international travel, process expense reports and assist with management of budget needs
Own and help manage the rhythm of the business in close partnership with the Executives and teams, including agenda management, notes, logistics, and follow-ups
Schedule and coordinate logistics for meetings, conferences and special events (onsite & offsite)
Acts as a liaison for assigned executives relaying and exchanging information with others including: Senior leaders, customers and clients, and other organizations or constituents
Anticipate the Executive’s needs and proactively assemble the appropriate people and resources to solve problems
Field incoming requests; exercise strong judgment and discretion with highly confidential information
Lead, drive and execute on various team events, socials, offsite meetings, etc
Presentation support: create basic slides, agendas, and presentations from outlines provided
Work cross-functionally to ensure communication is efficient and clear between teams
Organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple work activities with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Providing backup support for other AAs/EAs in the department

QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of 2-4 years work experience in the capacity of an Administrative Assistant supporting multiple remote executives while reporting to a VP level executive.
Expectation of complete confidentiality on all business matters
Ability to actively manage projects in a fast-moving, high pressure environment
Flexibility working independently or partnering with a variety of teams
This is not a 9-to-5 position due to the rapid nature of the business; Flexibility to support during out of office hours is required
Flexibility to travel as needed (up to 20%)
Proven ability to interact in a professional manner with Executives, Customers, Prospects, Board Members, Investors and Internal Team
Ability to be flexible in response to changing priorities and needs
Experience with web-based scheduling and collaboration tools
Extensive experience with arrangement of complex schedules and logistics, at times, across multiple time zones
Ability to work on multiple projects, lead priorities and accurately set expectations
Extraordinary time management skills and attention to detail
Strong communication, planning, organizational and analytical skills
Ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies; Interest and experience in using technology and the Internet to improve work efficiency
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse range of people and job functions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to remain energetic and positive in a fast-paced and demanding environment
Entrepreneurial spirit and desire for constant improvement
Excellent common sense and ability to make appropriate judgment calls autonomously
Dedicated with the ability to anticipate next steps
Works well with a variety of personalities; embraces teamwork
Proficient working with Microsoft Office Suite, Google workspace

STRENGTHS YOU WILL NEED:

Adaptable – has demonstrated flexibility in the face of change
Organized - has good time, space and task management skills
Proactive - has the ability to foresee problems and prevent them by taking action

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Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California, Colorado, New York and Washington. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us.

The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, New York, and Washington is between:$93,000—$139,000 USD The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between: $104,000—$156,000 USD

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Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today! https://www.okta.com/company/careers/.

Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.

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