Executive Assistant, Product
Root Insurance
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The Opportunity
At Root, we’ve reimagined car insurance to make it smarter, more equitable, and a better experience for all. Using technology in smartphones, we’re able to measure driving behavior to give our customers the prices they deserve.
We’re seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support our Vice President of Product. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of our product department and will directly contribute to the success of our innovative insurance solutions.
As the Executive Assistant for Product, you'll be the backbone of our product team's operations. Your exceptional organizational skills and ability to anticipate needs will be key in managing a diverse range of administrative tasks and facilitating efficient communication across the team and broader organization.
Root is a “work where it works best” company. Meaning we will support you working in whatever location that works best for you across the US. We will continue to have our headquarters in Columbus to give more flexibility and more choice about how we live and work.
Salary Range: $74,160 - $92,700
How you will make an impact
Calendar Management
Maintain a well-organized schedule aligned with top priorities
Proactively manage and resolve scheduling conflicts
Ensure appropriate allocation of focus time
Communication Management
Prioritize and manage email correspondence
Handle LinkedIn communications, including recruitment and networking
Draft responses and coordinate follow-ups
Travel and Expense Management
Coordinate all aspects of business travel
Manage expense tracking and reconciliation
Assist with team budget management
Vendor and Contract Support
Facilitate vendor discovery and contracting processes
Coordinate with procurement, legal, and infosec teams
Assist in managing professional services utilization
Meeting Facilitation
Manage agendas for team meetings and all-hands sessions
Capture key content and action items
Coordinate logistics for onsite meetings and events
Administrative Support
Provide general administrative assistance as needed
Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work
Contribute to the overall efficiency of the product team
What you will need to succeed
3-5 years of experience as an executive assistant, preferably in a fast-paced tech environment
Proactive problem-solving mindset
Ability to anticipate needs and take action without constant direction
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Detail orientation
Proficiency in Google suite, Microsoft Office suite and project management tools
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience with AI productivity tools preferred
Don’t meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Root, Inc., we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway!
Join us
At Root, we judge people based on the merit of their work, not who they are. If you are passionate about what this role entails and solving real problems, we encourage you to apply. We want to learn about you and what you can add to our team.
Who we are
We’re harnessing the power of technology to revolutionize insurance. Using machine learning and mobile telematic platforms, we’ve built one of the most innovative FinTech companies in the world. And we’re just getting started.
What draws people to Root
Our success is in large part due to our unwavering standards in hiring. We recognize that our products are only as good as the people building and promoting them. We want individuals who find solutions by going through the cycle of ideation to implementation with curiosity, rigor, and an analytical lens. Ask anyone who works here and you’ll hear similar reasons for why they joined:
Autonomy—for assertive self-starters, the opportunities to contribute are limitless.
Impact—by challenging the way it’s always been done, we solve problems that have a big impact on our business.
Collaboration—we encourage rich discussion and civil debate at every turn.
People—we are inspired by the collection of crazy-smart people around us.