HarbourVest Partners

HarbourVest Partners

Executive Assistant, Chief Operating Officer

Boston · Exec

Sponsorship not specified$95k-$105kDetected 30 days ago
SalesforceForecastingLogisticsLeadershipCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Teams

About the role

  • As our global firm grows, we continue to add individuals who seek a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking.
  • In our collegial environment that's marked by low turnover and high energy, you'll be inspired to grow and thrive.

Responsibilities

  • Send and manage meeting invitations, confirm participants, and adjust schedules as priorities shift
  • Reserve and manage conference rooms, ensuring all logistical needs are met
  • Work closely with the EA to the CEO and the Executive Leadership Team to provide unified support
  • Serve as a backup for the EA to the CEO and perform other administrative tasks as needed

Requirements

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Concur, Salesforce, and a willingness to embrace new technologies including AI.
  • High degree of integrity, discretion, and good judgment in handling sensitive information
  • Ability to anticipate needs, identify risks early, and solve problems quickly and independently
  • Demonstrated experience supporting a senior executive (c-suite or equivalent) with strong ownership of calendar and meeting operations
  • Proven capability to manage complex schedules and harmonize priorities with other executive assistants and leadership collaborators
  • Outstanding coordination abilities, including the capacity to prioritize tasks simultaneously and stay calm under time constraints
  • Strong written communication skills for preparing clear agendas, invitations, and logistical notes

Nice to have

  • Exceptionally organized and diligent
  • Proactive in anticipating needs and solving problems
  • Skilled in managing intricate schedules across global time zones
  • An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills
  • Able to exercise good judgment and discretion
  • Experienced in supporting senior executives in a fast-paced environment
  • B.A or B.S degree or equivalent experience
  • 5-8 Years administrative experience in Investment Management or Financial Services preferred (Senior Associate level)

Skills

  • Job Description Summary
  • HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.
  • This position will be a hybrid work arrangement.
  • This is an outstanding opportunity to work closely with our Chief Operating Officer and make a significant impact on our bold goals!

Compensation

  • $95,000.00 - $105,000.00
  • This USD base salary range represents only one component of total compensation for this role and is provided in accordance with local requirements.
  • This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, which is determined based on individual and overall firm performance.
  • In addition to salary and bonus, total compensation may include eligibility for long-term reward programs and a comprehensive total rewards package that may include retirement, health, insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs.
  • Please note the posted ranges do not apply outside the U.S. and should not be converted to other currencies as a proxy for compensation in other countries.

Benefits

  • Education Preferred:
  • Our total rewards offerings are influenced by several business factors, and eligibility for certain components will vary by position and geography.

This listing is sourced directly from HarbourVest Partners's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.