Executive Assistant to CEO

Impact Genome•Chicago, IL

2d•$100,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Impact Genome is a fast-growing SaaS company that measures social change. Its Impact Genome Registry contains outcomes and cost benchmarks from more than 2.2 million social programs and is used by public agencies, companies, nonprofits, and foundations to assess results and support effective investment in social outcomes. The Executive Assistant to the CEO will provide high-level support to founder and CEO Jason Saul, who leads Impact Genome and Mission Measurement and works with government agencies, corporate leaders, funders, and foundations. The assistant will manage the CEO’s inbox and calendar, communicate on his behalf, prepare him for meetings, follow through on commitments, and develop systems that help him focus on high-impact work. The role also includes research, analysis, presentations, travel, speaking engagements, events, purchasing, expenses, and administrative logistics. The position is based in the company’s Chicago office in Lincoln Park, is fully in person five days a week, and reports directly to the CEO. Travel is likely, up to one or two trips per month.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience supporting a high-velocity CEO, founder, or senior executive.
Demonstrated ability to build systems and manage changing, competing priorities.
Ability to work quickly while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to write effectively on behalf of an executive to senior government and corporate audiences.
Daily fluency with AI tools and advanced Microsoft 365 skills.
Technology aptitude and an inclination to identify and automate repetitive work.
Ownership, initiative, adaptability, and motivation to help a founder grow an organization.
Poise and discretion when working with senior leaders and confidential information.
Ambition, relentlessness, and commitment.
Ability to work fully in person five days a week in the Chicago office.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
A cover letter explaining why the candidate is a fit for the role is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a startup, high-growth company, or consulting environment.
Bachelor’s degree (preferred, not required).
Excitement about and alignment with the company’s core values: Passionate about Social Impact, Rigorous, Relatable, Agile, Commercial Mindset, and Challenge Convention.

Responsibilities

Triage, prioritize, and respond to the CEO’s inbox on his behalf, escalating only matters that require his attention.
Manage the CEO’s calendar and time across both companies, schedule meetings with clients, government partners, funders, and investors, and determine what to delegate or decline.
Draft correspondence in the CEO’s voice for federal officials, corporate executives, funders, and partners.
Prepare the CEO for key meetings with attendee information, context, open items, and objectives; capture decisions and follow up on commitments.
Research, synthesize information, and prepare quick analyses, trackers, and presentations on short notice.
Track open threads and priorities, connect the CEO with the right people at the right time, and represent him with judgment and discretion.
Book travel and manage speaking engagements and events end to end.
Handle documents, e-signatures, purchases, and expenses.
Build and improve workflows, templates, and trackers, using AI and automation where they save time.