Provide high-level operational and executive support to the CEO, including hiring/onboarding, calendar and correspondence management, stakeholder liaison, process and systems development, maintaining records, being on-call for key projects, and running ad-hoc initiatives to drive efficiency and growth in a fast-paced startup VC environment.
Decile Group (https://decilegroup.com) is transforming venture capital into a force for good in the world. We are working to launch 1,000 next-generation venture capital firms by 2025, changing the face of venture capital. We run VC Lab, the leading venture capital accelerator worldwide and operate the Decile Hub platform, reducing the barriers of entry for next generation investors to launch and grow meaningful early-stage investment firms.
We are hiring a Chief of Staff to the CEO. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented and a get-things-done type of person. The role will entail fast-based business assistance to optimize productivity and have a big impact. The business is growing quickly.
Decile Group provides a fast-paced startup environment, where everyone has the opportunity to help with everything. You will have an opportunity to experience every facet of venture capital. This is a unique opportunity to ramp up your experience in the fields of entrepreneurship, startups and venture capital. Remote candidates will be considered.
The Chief of Staff responsibilities will include:
- Hiring and onboarding: Partner with the CEO and leadership team to scope roles, manage candidate pipelines, and coordinate interviews and onboarding for new team members
- Calendar management and assisting with schedules of partners and our clients
- Act as the point of contact for the CEO and Head of Acceleration for both internal and external stakeholders
- Develop systems and processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency for appointments and various business tasks
- Maintaining files and databases
- Manage correspondence with other top executives and their support staff
- Being on-call during key projects
- Run ad-hoc projects as required
What You Have:
- 4+ years of experience in C-level support in a start-up business
- Skills with G-Suite, Microsoft Office and Slack products (required)
- Strong phone and videoconferencing persona
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- High emotional intelligence and intuition
- Composition in high stress situations
- Proactive attitude to tackle any opportunity or challenge
- Skills to create logical solutions to complex problems
- Understand the importance of confidentiality
- Ability to work across multiple time zones
- Detail-oriented and analytical nature
- Ability to thrive in a fast-growing business
- Experience in a startup environment
If you don't tick every box above, we'd still encourage you to apply. We're building a diverse team whose skills balance and complement one another.
What We Offer:
- Ability to help change the world
- Vibrant work environment of passionate and capable peers
- Opportunities for personal growth and role expansion
- Perks of a fast-growing startup
- Flexible work environment
- How to Apply: Please submit a custom cover letter that describes why you are uniquely qualified for this position as Chief of Staff to the CEO.
Please describe why you are uniquely qualified for this position as an Chief of Staff in the competitive field of Venture Capital to apply, as well as submitting your resume.
Compensation commensurate with experience.
VC Lab Palo Alto, California, USA Office
Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
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