Senior Executive Assistant

Jobot

Irvine, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$42–$52 Per Hour
LOCATION
Irvine, CA
POSTED
4 days ago
Seeking a Senior Executive Assistant in Irvine,CA - 5 days on site - overtime required - Ultra High network family

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Salary: $42 - $52 per hour

A bit about us:

Overview

An established ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) family office is seeking a seasoned Senior Executive Assistant to support multiple Principals across personal, philanthropic, and business matters. This is a highly visible, high-trust role supporting an exceptionally active family with complex schedules, frequent travel, and significant philanthropic and cultural commitments.

The environment is fast-paced, high-expectation, and deeply collaborative—best suited for someone who thrives on responsibility, takes pride in discretion, and enjoys being indispensable. The family office is known for being an excellent place to work with long-term stability and meaningful impact.

Why join us?

What Makes This Role Unique

Extremely high level of trust and autonomy
Direct support of ownership (family principals)
Exposure to philanthropy, cultural institutions, events, and complex logistics
High volume of real-time communication (Signal, email, phone)
Opportunity to become a long-term right hand within a respected family office

Job Details

Senior Executive Assistant – Ultra-High-Net-Worth Family Office

Location: Irvine / Corona del Mar, CA
Work Model: Primarily in-office with some local travel
Employment Type: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Compensation: $41–$49/hour + overtime
Schedule: Monday–Friday with flexibility; occasional evenings/weekends required

Key Responsibilities

Manage high-volume, complex calendars across multiple principals and time zones
Act as gatekeeper and primary point of contact, triaging nonstop inbound communication
Protect principals’ privacy, confidentiality, and time at all times
Coordinate meetings, travel, events, healthcare logistics, and personal appointments
Prepare and distribute daily/weekly schedules with briefing materials
Track follow-ups and ensure execution of time-sensitive requests
Partner with internal teams and external advisors (legal, financial, medical, event-related)
Support special projects and ad-hoc initiatives as needed

Experience & Qualifications

5–10+ years supporting senior executives, principals, or owners in a family office, private office, or similarly demanding environment
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
Exceptional judgment, discretion, and emotional intelligence
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable operating in ambiguity with changing priorities
Tech-savvy (Apple ecosystem, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, etc.)
Sense of humor required—culture fit matters

Hours & Compensation Transparency

Prior incumbent averaged ~70 hours/week
Overtime is expected and paid (California non-exempt role)
Occasional weekend availability required based on events and priorities

Interview Process

Initial Zoom interview
In-person interview with senior leadership
Panel interview with executive stakeholders

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is ideal for a career executive assistant who:
Takes pride in being “always on” when needed
Understands discretion at a UHNW level
Loves structure but adapts quickly
Wants longevity, trust, and meaningful work
Enjoys working closely with ownership

“Don’t walk in here unless you’re ready to be excellent.”

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About the Company

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Jobot

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com