Executive Assistant, Instructure
$73.8-95k
Ability to travel up to 20%
Dynamic learning management platform
Be an early applicant
Dynamic learning management platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$73.8-95k
Ability to travel up to 20%
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help learners thrive in tomorrow's landscape by delivering a future-ready ecosystem.
Role
Who you are
- Minimum of 3+ years supporting C-suite or senior executive leaders, ideally in a fast-paced tech or SaaS environment
- A reputation for being trusted, discreet, and genuinely respected by the people you work with
- Strong calendar management skills with a strategic approach to prioritization
- Excellent written communication skills; able to draft messages and agendas with minimal direction
- Comfortable working cross-functionally and building relationships at all levels of the organization
- Highly organized but adaptable; able to adjust to shifting priorities without losing momentum
- Low ego, high standards, and a growth mindset; committed to excellence because the work matters
- Proficiency with Google Workspace, Slack, and expense management tools (such as Brex, Coupa, etc.)
What the job involves
- We are seeking an Executive Assistant to support our Chief Technology Officer and leadership team. This is not a traditional support role — it's a strategic partnership with a dynamic, customer-focused development organization
- You will help manage the operational rhythm, build relationships across the business, and anticipate needs to keep our team focused on our customers. This position is a temp to perm opportunity
- Own the CTO’s calendar: prioritize ruthlessly, protect time for deep work, and ensure every meeting has a clear purpose
- Book and manage all domestic and international travel, including ground transportation, lunches, and logistics
- Process and reconcile expenses accurately and on time
- Partner closely with the CTO’s direct reports and their teams to stay ahead of what’s coming
- Anticipate needs, flag risks, and propose solutions
- Handle sensitive information with discretion and good judgment
Our take
Instructure is an education technology company, creator of the Canvas Learning Management Platform that allows schools to build digital learning environments that meet the needs of their institutions. The platform simplifies teaching, elevates learning, and eliminates the headaches of supporting and growing traditional learning technologies.
The Canvas platform has grown to become a key part of a large number of educational institutions, from pre-school to higher education. Meanwhile, the company has gone international and hit the $1 billion market cap, made a number of acquisitions and invested in R&D. In fact, much of Instructure's workforce is dedicated to R&D, which shows their focus on innovating.
Instructure was itself acquired in 2024 by KKR, which supports a broad-based equity ownership program for Instructure employees. With KKR's record of acquired companies, this is a promising development. And, as the company centres a future-oriented vision and brand strategy, it will be interesting to see what it does next.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Jun 2016
$4m
SERIES A
Aug 2015
$1.5m
CONVERTIBLE
Total funding: $5.5m
Company benefits
- Join a passionate community of educators and the people working to support them
- Access to a large course library, mentoring and coaching opportunities, and regular feedback
- Community engagement (partnerships, volunteering, free learning resources, and ongoing outreach efforts)
- Office culture that values outcomes and impact above all
- Equity and ownership programs give every employee a stake in our future
- Ownership, recognition, and celebrations of shared success
- Growth opportunities (we’re all about helping our people move into (and thrive in) new roles)
Company HQ
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Leadership
Steve Daly
(CEO)They have a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a MBA in Strategy and Finance with more than 20 years experience in hardware and software industries.
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