Executive Assistant, CEO

Coursera•Mountain View, CA

1d•$122,360 - $152,950•Hybrid

About The Position

Coursera and Udemy have merged, creating a comprehensive skills development platform for the AI era. This union aims to accelerate AI-powered innovation and shape how the world discovers and builds skills. Coursera, founded in 2012, is a leading online learning platform with 205 million registered learners as of March 31, 2026, partnering with over 375 universities and industry leaders to offer a wide range of content and credentials. The platform utilizes generative AI features like Coach, Role Play, and Course Builder, alongside role-based solutions like Skills Tracks, to deliver scalable, personalized, and verified learning. Institutions worldwide use Coursera to upskill employees in high-demand fields, while learners use it to advance their careers. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp. At Coursera, we seek inventors, innovators, and lifelong learners to shape the future of education. You will contribute to global programs and tools that support online learning for millions. Ideal candidates are customer-first builders who act with speed, simplify processes, and focus on key metrics. As a globally distributed team, we offer flexibility in work arrangements, whether from home, a Coursera hub, or a co-working space. Our virtual hiring and onboarding processes facilitate seamless integration into the team, allowing you to make an impact from anywhere. If you are ready to make a global impact, scale unique products, and expand your career, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in an executive support role, including direct support to a C-Suite executive at a public or late-stage private company with 1,500+ employees
Experience managing complex scheduling, travel, and logistics in a high-stakes, fast-moving environment
Experience handling highly confidential information with consistent discretion and sound judgment
Experience coordinating across senior stakeholders, including C-Suite executives, Board members, and external partners
Experience managing projects from concept through execution, including status tracking, governance, and risk mitigation
Demonstrated ability to operate proactively and independently, anticipating needs, making decisions, and driving outcomes with minimal supervision
Clear, direct written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in an ops-oriented EA role with responsibility beyond individual executive support, such as team coordination, EA network lead, or cadence management
Experience working as part of an operational team with ability to get curious, network, and otherwise “connect dots”
Experience supporting or coordinating Board of Directors logistics
Track record of building and improving repeatable administrative systems, processes, and tools
Comfort operating at high pace with genuinely competing priorities and frequent last-minute demands
Experience working in a technology company environment with exposure to executive team dynamics and cross-functional coordination

Responsibilities

Own the CEO's calendar end-to-end, prioritizing meetings based on strategic importance, protecting focused work time, managing conflicts proactively, and ensuring the CEO is always prepared for what's next
Plan and manage all CEO travel, events, and logistics, anticipating needs, building contingencies, and executing flawlessly including in last-minute and high-stakes situations
Manage CEO-related expenses and coordinate with Finance on budget tracking as needed
Serve as the operational lead across ETeam EAs, maintaining shared norms, aligning on logistics and scheduling decisions, and ensuring the EA network functions as a coordinated system rather than a set of independent supports
Own the operational setup and logistics for CEO-led recurring cadences, including Business Reviews and Board of Directors meetings
Manage scheduling, logistics, and operational preparation for E-Team meetings and in-person events, ensuring they run with precision and all participants arrive prepared
Work across the organization as a collaborative partner, responding to competing requests with a solution orientation and building a reputation for accessibility, follow-through, and trust