Job highlights
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Qualifications
2+ years of experience in operations or as an EA, preferably in a fast-growing startup
Proven track record of managing multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously in a extremely fast-paced environment
Experience supporting company leadership and understanding their unique needs
Strong technical aptitude and proficiency with productivity tools and software (i.e., Notion, G-Suite)
You excel at providing administrative support with relentless efficiency, anticipating needs before they arise and solving problems with urgency
Your prioritization skills are second to none, allowing you to manage a constant influx of tasks and requests without dropping the ball
You demonstrate operational excellence by continuously improving processes and systems, always finding ways to work smarter and faster
Your stakeholder management abilities enable you to build strong relationships across the organization and external partners, facilitating smooth operations even under intense pressure
Your interpersonal skills allow you to adapt your communication style to various audiences with speed and precision
You put the executive team's and company's needs first in all actions, ensuring every decision is driven by an understanding of and commitment to Mercor's mission
You thrive in high-energy environments and are eager to tackle challenges head-on, even during weekends or late nights
Responsibilities
As the Executive Assistant at Mercor, you will be responsible for a variety of strategic, operational, and administrative functions that help keep Mercor on track
This multifaceted role requires someone who can thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, tackle diverse challenges with appropriate urgency, and support all stakeholders at Mercor in driving our mission forward
Role’s Mission Statement: Mercor’s Executive Assistant will propel our company's growth by providing high-intensity, rapid-response support to the executive team, ensuring operational excellence and enabling leadership to focus on strategic initiatives
Manage complex calendars and coordinate high-stakes meetings with internal and external stakeholders with high attention to detail
Draft, edit, and deliver a variety of communications, including emails and presentations, with precision and efficiency
Ideate, plan, and execute unique internal and external company events
Proactively identify and resolve operational challenges before they impact executive productivity
Serve as a liaison between executives and internal and external stakeholders, facilitating swift and effective communication
Manage travel arrangements for the company, along with any corresponding expense reports with utmost efficiency and accuracy
Take on special projects as needed, adapting quickly to new challenges and delivering results under tight deadlines
You can deliver results and coordinate efforts in extremely tight deadlines, matching or exceeding the pace of our customers, often the fastest-moving companies in the world
Job description
About Mercor

Mercor is a labor marketplace powered by AI models to predict human ability. Our AI interviewer has a 30-minute verbal conversation with candidates to holistically assess their background. Using resumes, AI interviews, and online profiles like Github, we believe it’s possible to accurately predict everyone’s ideal job at the cost of software.

At the core of our predictions is a ranking model that selects the optimal candidate from millions for a given user query. Our customers range from startups hiring their first employees to the largest AI labs hiring experts for their human data needs.

You can visit us here:
• Mercor website
• Worker-facing platform
• Company-facing platform

About the Role

As the Executive Assistant at Mercor, you will be responsible for a variety of strategic, operational, and administrative functions that help keep Mercor on track. This multifaceted role requires someone who can thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, tackle diverse challenges with appropriate urgency, and support all stakeholders at Mercor in driving our mission forward.

Role’s Mission Statement: Mercor’s Executive Assistant will propel our company's growth by providing high-intensity, rapid-response support to the executive team, ensuring operational excellence and enabling leadership to focus on strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage complex calendars and coordinate high-stakes meetings with internal and external stakeholders with high attention to detail.
• Draft, edit, and deliver a variety of communications, including emails and presentations, with precision and efficiency.
• Ideate, plan, and execute unique internal and external company events.
• Proactively identify and resolve operational challenges before they impact executive productivity.
• Serve as a liaison between executives and internal and external stakeholders, facilitating swift and effective communication.
• Manage travel arrangements for the company, along with any corresponding expense reports with utmost efficiency and accuracy.
• Take on special projects as needed, adapting quickly to new challenges and delivering results under tight deadlines.

What we're looking for:
• 2+ years of experience in operations or as an EA, preferably in a fast-growing startup
• Proven track record of managing multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously in a extremely fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting company leadership and understanding their unique needs
• Strong technical aptitude and proficiency with productivity tools and software (i.e., Notion, G-Suite)

We believe you would be a successful Executive Assistant at Mercor if:
• You excel at providing administrative support with relentless efficiency, anticipating needs before they arise and solving problems with urgency.
• Your prioritization skills are second to none, allowing you to manage a constant influx of tasks and requests without dropping the ball.
• You demonstrate operational excellence by continuously improving processes and systems, always finding ways to work smarter and faster.
• Your stakeholder management abilities enable you to build strong relationships across the organization and external partners, facilitating smooth operations even under intense pressure.
• Your interpersonal skills allow you to adapt your communication style to various audiences with speed and precision.
• You can deliver results and coordinate efforts in extremely tight deadlines, matching or exceeding the pace of our customers, often the fastest-moving companies in the world.
• You put the executive team's and company's needs first in all actions, ensuring every decision is driven by an understanding of and commitment to Mercor's mission.
• You thrive in high-energy environments and are eager to tackle challenges head-on, even during weekends or late nights. As an early-stage startup, we often need to address urgent issues and focus on small technical details. Our team is dedicated to consistently delivering top-notch work with unwavering commitment.

At Mercor, we recognize exceptional ability comes in all forms, a core philosophy on which we built our platform. Because of this, we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, unique experiences, and transferable skillsets, even if they don't meet all the preferred qualifications listed above.