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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
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Maintain a well-organized schedule aligned with top priorities
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Proactively manage and resolve scheduling conflicts
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Ensure appropriate allocation of focus time
Communication Management
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Prioritize and manage email correspondence
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Handle LinkedIn communications, including recruitment and networking
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Draft responses and coordinate follow-ups
Travel and Expense Management
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Coordinate all aspects of business travel
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Manage expense tracking and reconciliation
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Assist with team budget management
Vendor and Contract Support
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Facilitate vendor discovery and contracting processes
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Coordinate with procurement, legal, and infosec teams
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Assist in managing professional services utilization
Meeting Facilitation
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Manage agendas for team meetings and all-hands sessions
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Capture key content and action items
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Coordinate logistics for onsite meetings and events
Administrative Support
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Provide general administrative assistance as needed
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Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work
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Contribute to the overall efficiency of the product team
What you will need to succeed
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3-5 years of experience as an executive assistant, preferably in a fast-paced tech environment
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Proactive problem-solving mindset
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Ability to anticipate needs and take action without constant direction
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Exceptional organizational and time management skills
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Strong written and verbal communication abilities
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Detail orientation
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Proficiency in Google suite, Microsoft Office suite and project management tools
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Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
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Bachelor's degree preferred
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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.
What We Do
At Root, we’re doing things differently. We’re reimagining the services people need so that they serve them better. And we’re doing it by using data, technology, and rapid innovation to create products and experiences that are fair, easy, personal, and affordable.
We’ve partnered with Carvana in a partnership that brings an industry-leading, seamless insurance process to the online car buying experience.
The launch of Carvana Insurance Built with Root delivers an elevated customer experience made possible through a deep integration that pre-fills key customer information so that a customer can skip data entry and jump directly to evaluating quotes and customizing coverage. This fully embedded product experience—from quote to payment—happens entirely within the Carvana checkout process. Teams from both Carvana and Root have worked for months to build this bold technology platform. An early iteration involved 24 screens in the customer experience flow—that experience is now just three straightforward steps.
Why Work With Us
Our success is because of the hard work, ingenuity, and exceptional performance of our team. People come to Root because they know they can make an impact in their role, the company, and the industry. We’re passionate and curious self-starters, building a top-notch customer experience. Sound like something you’d like to be a part of?
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