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Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.
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At Okta, our Executive Assistants provide a wide array of administrative, logistical, and project-related support to their Executives. We are looking for an Executive Assistant to be a true business partner to our Corporate Development organization - supporting multiple VPs. As a true business partner, you will be a huge part of the organization's success. This role has a high amount of visibility and works cross-functionally across the company.
Duties and responsibilities
- Calendar management - coordinate all meetings, both internal and external, being proactive about conflicts and understanding priorities.
- Manage the daily schedule of the Executives; coordinate domestic and international travel, process expense reports, and assist with the management of budget needs
- Own and help manage the rhythm of the business in close partnership with the Executives and teams, including agenda management, notes, logistics, and follow-ups.
- Schedule and coordinate logistics for meetings, conferences, and special events
- Support off-site/on-site logistics for multiple executives and their teams
- Assist with greeting guests in the office, and ordering catering for appropriate meetings in the office
- Work directly with Sr. EA with annual offsite, in-office needs, and regular 1:1 meetings
- Acts as a liaison and trusted partner for assigned executives, relaying and exchanging information with others, including: Senior leaders, customers and clients, and other organizations or colleagues.
- Anticipate the Executive’s needs and proactively assemble the appropriate people and resources to solve problems.
- Field incoming requests; exercise strong judgment and discretion with highly confidential information.
- Lead, drive, and execute on various team events, socials, offsite meetings, etc.
- Work cross-functionally to ensure communication is efficient and clear between teams.
- Organize, prioritiz,e and coordinate multiple work activities with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
- Providing backup support for other EAs in the department.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, supporting multiple executives in fast-paced environments.
- Confidentiality: Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive business matters discreetly.
- Project Management: Proven success in managing multiple priorities and deadlines under pressure.
- Flexibility: Ability to work independently and collaboratively; available to support executives across time zones and outside of standard office hours as needed.
- Travel: Willingness to travel up to 10%.
- Professional Presence: Strong ability to interact effectively with executives, customers, partners, and cross-functional teams.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
- Organizational Skills: Expertise in scheduling complex logistics across multiple time zones and managing competing priorities.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; detail-oriented with strong planning and analytical capabilities.
- Teamwork: Ability to work well across diverse personalities and embrace collaboration.
STRENGTHS YOU WILL NEED:
- Adaptability – Thrives in dynamic, changing environments.
- Organization – Excels at managing time, tasks, and priorities effectively.
- Proactivity – Anticipates needs and takes initiative to prevent issues.
- Growth Mindset – Demonstrates resilience and a commitment to learning as the company scales.
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Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us.
The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between: $96,000—$144,000 USDWhat you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee!
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Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today! https://www.okta.com/company/careers/.
Some roles may require travel to one of our office locations for in-person onboarding.
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