Full-Time

Senior Executive Business Partner

Posted on 8/21/2024

Udemy

Udemy

5,001-10,000 employees

Online marketplace for diverse courses

Education

Compensation Overview

$144k - $180kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid position requiring two days per week in the office.

Category
Executive Support
Administrative & Executive Assistance
Required Skills
Communications
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks, schedules, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Keen eye for detail in handling administrative tasks, proofreading documents, and managing data accurately.
  • Resourcefulness and adaptability to address challenges, find solutions, and make informed decisions independently.
  • Excellent communication, discretion, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Previous experience supporting a CEO at a publicly traded company.
  • Deep experience building PowerPoint/Google presentations.
  • Strong writing skills - you're comfortable setting and accepting direction over email/Slack (either 1:1 or with a large group).
  • Strong relationship builder - you have a track record of taking the time to get to know your key stakeholders, understand their needs and working styles and you know how to coordinate people to get things done.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize and perform a variety of tasks with little supervision, a strong sense of urgency, and a positive can-do attitude.
  • A team-oriented individual with the ability to deal effectively with all levels of staff in the resolution of problems and the completion of tasks.
  • Strong organizational skills necessary to organize and manage a workload that involves tight deadlines, managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the CEO’s calendar, travel and all administrative duties
  • Partner with our CEO to understand his priorities and build processes to make work more effective
  • Provide project updates on a consistent basis to csuite stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
  • Oversee development and execution for special projects and initiatives identified by the CEO or Leadership Team and is viewed as a thought leader in conversations.
  • Manage projects including scoping new initiatives, organizing working teams, establishing timelines, driving project execution and reporting on progress to the CEO and Executive Leaders
  • Be comfortable acting as a proxy for your executive in stakeholder meetings
  • Be a culture-contributor: coordinate department initiatives, lead, highlight, and celebrate essential team and career moments. Show impeccable judgment when it comes to high-visibility or sensitive issues
  • Able to act with urgency and calm even in high-stress situations
  • Plan agendas, provide high-quality meeting notes, perform action follow-ups, execute logistics for regular senior leadership meetings and off-sites
  • Assist with the preparation of presentations, proposals, reports, and other business correspondence
  • Help with arranging team activities and recognition initiatives for team members on an ongoing basis

Udemy is an online learning platform that connects instructors with students, offering a wide variety of courses on subjects like programming, marketing, data science, business, IT, design, and personal development. The platform allows instructors to create and publish their courses, which students can purchase, providing the necessary tools and support for course development and marketing. Unlike many competitors, Udemy operates on a marketplace model, giving instructors the freedom to set their course content and pricing while Udemy takes a percentage of the sales. The goal of Udemy is to provide accessible and flexible education to a global audience, catering to individuals seeking personal growth, professionals looking to advance their careers, and companies investing in employee training.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$265.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rising demand for micro-credentials boosts Udemy's targeted learning outcomes.
  • AI-driven personalized learning enhances user engagement and retention on Udemy.
  • Hybrid work models increase demand for Udemy's flexible online professional courses.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from platforms like Seekho may impact Udemy's market share.
  • Recent layoffs of 280 employees could affect Udemy's operational efficiency.
  • New board appointments may lead to strategic shifts misaligned with current goals.

What makes Udemy unique

  • Udemy offers over 155,000 courses in multiple languages, catering to a global audience.
  • The platform's marketplace model allows instructors to create and publish their own courses.
  • Udemy Business provides companies with a training platform and learning analytics tools.

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Benefits

Global benefits - Our many benefits, equity, and time-off programs are made-to-fit for each of our international locations.

Charitable matching - Help a cause that matters to you. We match monetary contributions up to a certain annual limit for eligible nonprofits and charities.

Learning incentives - Get free access to Udemy and Udemy Business courses plus a yearly stipend to spend on your professional development.

UBelong program - We prioritize Diversity and Inclusion through events, trainings, and meet-ups facilitated by our many Employee Resource Groups.

Learning programs - Our amazing Learning and Development team regularly provides top-notch training sessions and company-wide learning initiatives.

Guest speakers - We believe in diversity of perspective and regularly host speakers from a variety of industries and backgrounds.

Brain food - When in the office employees can enjoy snacks for all dietary preferences and restrictions.

Company events - Enjoy company celebrations, wellness events, and fun extracurriculars like yoga, cooking classes, karaoke, and more.

Well-being memberships - Stay zen with free access to the entire Headspace library. Plus, get free coaching and therapy sessions through Modern Health.

Groups and clubs - Connect with others who share your interests. We have dozens of groups, including Women at Udemy and Culture Crew.

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