Executive Assistant

Rho•New York, NY

16d•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rho is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide operational support to its leadership team. This role is crucial for enabling executives to move faster by managing their calendars, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. The ideal candidate will anticipate needs, make informed decisions, and manage details end-to-end, gaining close insight into the company's operations. This position is based in the NYC office and requires a 5-day-a-week in-office presence.

Requirements

3+ years of experience supporting senior executives, preferably in a fast-paced startup or high-growth environment.
High ownership and accountability; taking responsibility for outcomes and closing loops without prompting.
Exceptional organization and judgment; ability to anticipate needs, prioritize under pressure, and avoid errors.
A bias toward action; ability to make progress in ambiguous situations and surface problems early.
Total discretion with confidential and sensitive information.
Clear, warm, and precise communication skills, both written and verbal.
Comfort with AI and modern tools, with a genuine interest in finding faster work methods.

Responsibilities

Own complex, high-volume calendars across multiple executives, prioritizing ruthlessly, resolving conflicts, and protecting focus time.
Coordinate travel, offsites, and logistics end-to-end, ensuring all details are captured.
Prepare executives for their day with agendas, briefing notes, and follow-ups to ensure clear meeting outcomes.
Act as a trusted gatekeeper, fielding competing requests and making decisions on time allocation while maintaining total discretion with sensitive information.
Drive projects across the leadership team by tracking action items, chasing decisions, and ensuring progress.
Utilize AI for scheduling, drafting, and research to enhance efficiency.
Contribute beyond the job description, assisting with events or office logistics as needed.