Executive Assistant to CEO

Earnest•San Francisco, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Our mission is to make higher education accessible and affordable for everyone. We empower students with financial support and supercharge their ability to pay down their debt, so they can get on the right financial track, fast. We build tools that help people feel in control of their financial future, including: Private student loans - low rates, people-first service, and flexible payments. Student loan refinancing - break free from high-interest rates or monthly payments. Scholarships - access to thousands of scholarships to help students pay less. Earnies are committed to helping students live their best lives, free from the stress of student debt. If you’re as passionate as we are about our mission, read more below, and let’s build something great together! The Executive Assistant to the CEO will report to the CEO.

Requirements

5+ years of experience supporting a CEO or senior C-suite executive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong executive presence and comfort interacting with senior leaders, board members, and external partners
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Proactive, resourceful, and able to operate independently with sound judgment
High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace and comfort learning new tools quickly
This role is remote within the U.S., with a requirement that candidates are based on the East Coast or willing to work East Coast hours to support the CEO’s schedule.

Nice To Haves

Experience in fintech, financial services, or technology companies
Prior experience supporting a remote executive

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary strategic and administrative partner to the CEO, managing a complex and dynamic calendar across internal and external stakeholders
Proactively prioritize, coordinate, and protect the CEO’s time, ensuring alignment with company priorities and key decision points
Own meeting preparation and follow-through, including agenda development, briefing materials, note-taking, and action-item tracking
Act as a gatekeeper and liaison for the CEO - handling inbound requests with discretion, judgment, and professionalism
Coordinate domestic and international travel, itineraries, and logistics
Support preparation for board meetings, executive leadership meetings, and external presentations
Manage sensitive and confidential information with the highest degree of integrity and trust
Partner closely with the Chief of Staff, Executive Team, and key cross-functional leaders to ensure smooth execution of CEO priorities