Executive Administrative Assistant
AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Administrative Assistant to support two C-level executives. This role requires a professional who can manage complex calendars, coordinate travel, prepare reports, help maintain the operating rhythm, and serve as a key point of contact within and outside the organization. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and can operate independently with minimal guidance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a complex, high-volume calendar across time zones, prioritizing customer, partner, board, and critical meetings.
- Protect focus time and anticipate conflicts before they happen.
- Coordinate scheduling for the C-level executives' direct reports, including QBRs, one-on-ones, SLTs, etc.
- Triage the executive's inbox and messages; draft responses and flag what needs immediate attention.
- Serve as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including key customers, partners, peers, and employees.
- Prepare briefing notes before meetings, including account context, attendees, and open issues.
- Help prepare for executive business reviews, board and leadership meetings, and project kickoffs, including agendas, decks, and pre-reads.
- Track action items and follow up with internal team leaders on deliverables.
- Compile and format reports and dashboards for leadership review.
- Plan and manage domestic and international travel, including itineraries, logistics, and expense reports.
- Coordinate customer events, executive roundtables, offsites, and leadership team meetings.
- Partner with other executive assistants to align cross-functional calendars and executive priorities.
- Support onboarding logistics for new leaders and manage the executive's leadership team's meeting cadence.
- Maintain confidentiality on compensation, deal strategy, M&A, reorganizations, and other sensitive matters.
- Process expenses, purchase orders, and invoices; track the executive's office budget.
- Maintain organized records, contracts, and files, and manage access to key systems.
- Identify and implement process improvements that increase the executive's effectiveness.
Qualifications
Education
Experience
- 7+ years of progressive experience as an executive assistant, including 3+ years supporting a C-suite or senior VP-level leader.
- Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, including calendar, email, docs, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Experience with expense, travel, and collaboration tools (e.g., Concur, Expensify, Teams, Zoom, Perk, Ramp).
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, or a related field.
- Familiarity with CRM and sales tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or Gong, and ability to read pipeline and forecast reports.
- Experience supporting board meetings and investor relations.
- Prior experience managing a leadership team's operating cadence (OKRs, QBRs, planning cycles).
Soft Skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with polish suitable for customer-facing and board-level audiences.
- Proactive and anticipatory: sees what the executive needs before being asked.
- Judgment and discretion: knows what to escalate, what to resolve, and what to keep confidential.
- Organization under pressure: juggles shifting priorities.
- Relationship builder: earns trust with executives, customers, and peers at every level.
- Ownership and follow-through: closes loops without reminders.
- Adaptability: thrives in a fast-paced, changing commercial environment.
Technology Stack
- Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 (calendar, email, docs, spreadsheets, presentations).
- Expense and travel management tools (e.g., Concur, Expensify).