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Whisker · 1 hour ago

Senior Executive Administrator

Whisker is a company dedicated to enhancing the lives of pet owners through innovative pet technology and accessories. The Senior Executive Administrator will ensure operational efficiency within the department, facilitate communication, and drive key initiatives to support business growth.

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Responsibilities

Supports SVP of Engineering develop and refine the strategic direction of the Engineering Organization
Builds presentations and communications around any changes
Oversees key projects for the department like lab buildouts, resource planning structures, allocating resources and identifying roadblocks
Partners with Recruiting regarding overall requisition and hiring planning
Acts as liaison for the SVP of Engineering to the rest of the Leadership Team and external partners
Facilitates communication within and outside the organization including org-wide updates, managing agendas and action plans for facilitated meetings, etc
Manages organizational wide meetings and events
Helps build a positive work environment through development initiatives, and training for the Engineering leadership team
Looks at insights and provides recommendations to help enhance the performance of the organization
Continues to refine process and resource allocation to grow the department
Assists with calendar management, travel planning and coordination of the SVP of Engineering’s engagement with the rest of the Leadership team
Conducts and oversees staff meetings including managing agenda, minutes and action items
Manages Production stand up meeting minutes
Runs IP Meetings with internal and external counsel
Responsible for SVP’s expenses and department approvals
Partners with internal and external stakeholders to ensure proper documentation like NDAs are executed appropriately
Responsible for engineering facilities, space planning, organization charts and infrastructure governance
Manages office pet responsibilities including supplies ordering, managing caretaker assignments etc
Will perform additional responsibilities when required

Qualification

Executive supportProject managementCommunication skillsCalendar managementResource planningProfessionalismOffice pet managementTeam collaborationConfidentialitySelf-motivation

Required

BA in related field and/or equivalent years of experience
3+ years of experience in fast-paced environments, supporting senior Engineering leadership
Intellectual curiosity and personal integrity
Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions
High degree of initiative, self-motivation and ability to motivate others
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues
Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)

Preferred

Hyper-growth company experience

Benefits

Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
Paid parental leave
Whisker Parents Program
1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption
Pet Insurance Discount
401K match
Flexible spending accounts
Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous paid time off
14 Paid Holidays
Top of the line equipment
Pet-friendly office
Whisker products and swag
Continuing education Support
On-site gym with Peloton
Referral program

Company

Whisker

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Maker of the highest-rated automatic, self-cleaning litter box on the market, used by more than 1,000,000 pet parents.

H1B Sponsorship

Whisker has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (7)
2024 (6)
2023 (1)
2022 (2)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$31M
Key Investors
Pondera Holdings
2019-12-01Private Equity· $31M

Leadership Team

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Jacob Zuppke 🐈
President & CEO
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Jeannette Conner
Senior EA to the CEO
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