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Full-Time

Senior Executive Business Partner

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Udemy

Udemy

5,001-10,000 employees

Online marketplace for diverse courses

AI & Machine Learning
Education

Compensation Overview

$144k - $180kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

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 and access at their own pace. Udemy's marketplace model provides the necessary tools for instructors to develop content and manage marketing and customer support. Unlike many competitors, Udemy has a vast selection of over 155,000 courses and caters to a diverse audience, including individuals seeking personal growth and professionals looking to advance their careers. The goal of Udemy is to make education accessible and flexible for learners around the world.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$394.3M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

17%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Udemy's continuous innovation, such as the launch of GenAI features, positions it at the forefront of the e-learning industry.
  • Strategic partnerships with companies like AWS enhance Udemy's credibility and expand its course offerings, attracting more students and professionals.
  • Significant investments from firms like Pathway Capital Management and Federated Hermes indicate strong financial backing and growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive e-learning market requires Udemy to constantly innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Dependence on course sales and promotional deals may lead to revenue fluctuations and financial instability.

What makes Udemy unique

  • Udemy's marketplace model allows for a vast and diverse range of courses, unlike competitors who may focus on specific niches or curated content.
  • The platform's collaboration with industry giants like AWS to offer cutting-edge courses, such as generative AI, sets it apart in the e-learning space.
  • Udemy's flexibility in learning pace and extensive promotional deals make it highly accessible and attractive to a broad audience.

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.