Admin Assistant at Homebound | Startup Ops Career in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
Career Development Potential: This Administrative Assistant role at Homebound sits within a VC-backed, high-growth startup ($150M raised from Google, Khosla, Thrive Ventures). Supporting multiple business leaders in a scaling company offers exposure to executive decision-making, cross-functional operations, and startup culture — valuable experience for those aiming toward Chief of Staff, Senior EA, or Operations Manager roles.
Skills You'll Build:
- Executive-level calendar and project management in fast-paced environments
- Cross-functional communication and stakeholder management
- AI tool adoption and workflow optimization — increasingly marketable
- Event planning and offsite coordination (virtual and in-person)
Compensation: No salary is disclosed publicly, but US administrative assistants supporting leadership at Series B/C startups typically earn $55,000–$80,000 annually depending on location and experience. The role's pay varies by state, so negotiate based on your market.
Green Flags: Reporting directly to a Senior EA with growth mentorship potential; scrappy startup culture that rewards initiative; DEI commitment and inclusive hiring practices.
Yellow Flags: The emphasis on being "scrappy" and pitching in "wherever needed" signals a lean team where scope creep is common. Work-life balance in hyper-growth environments can be unpredictable. No explicit PTO or benefits details are in the posting — review the linked benefits document carefully before accepting an offer.
This role is a strong launchpad for early-career professionals in operations, but those with 5+ years of EA experience may find it under-leveled.
About Us:
Homebound is on a mission to make it possible for anyone, anywhere, to build a home using technology. Created by an experienced team of construction, real estate, design, and technology experts, Homebound is transforming the residential construction industry by improving the costly and inefficient process of building a home.
We've created an entirely new way to build homes with technology powering every stage from start to finish to provide a seamless experience for our customers. Homeowners across the country can choose where they want to live, select a home plan that's perfect for them, then personalize and buy it, all online. Homebound has raised $150M in capital from leading venture capitalists like Google, Khosla, and Thrive Ventures, and we're scaling quickly in places like Texas, Colorado, and Florida. Come build your future with us.
Role Overview:
As the Administrative Assistant, you will support various business leaders and teams across the organization. This position requires an extremely detail-oriented, enthusiastic multitasker who can relate to individuals at all levels within the organization. You will be a critical member of the People Operations Team, keeping the daily functions and systems of our high-growth, fast-paced company in smooth working order.
Reporting to our Senior Executive Assistant, you will help the leaders you support be prepared and effective. The ideal candidate is upbeat and friendly with a "can do" attitude — great at communicating and loves to support multiple kinds of people across various departments.
This is a fully remote position, but you must be located in the United States.
What You'll Do:
- Provide administrative support for members of the leadership team, including scheduling meetings across time zones, heavy calendar management, booking flights and arranging travel, and tracking expenses
- Manage and act as gatekeeper to the calendars of those you support, always looking for new ways to make their days smooth and efficient
- Support the leadership team in all daily duties, ensuring they are prepared and organized
- Serve as a reliable primary point of contact, communicating and problem-solving across departments including People Ops, Construction, Tech, and others
- Plan and facilitate team events and meetings, including offsites (virtual and in-person)
- Support teams cross-functionally on ad hoc projects
- Assist members of the leadership team as needed with project management, meeting preparation, and presentations
- Partner with the Senior Executive Assistant on additional ad hoc support responsibilities and projects
- Use AI assistants and other technology to work faster and smarter
- Pitch in wherever needed as priorities shift
Who You Are:
- 2–4 years of administrative experience, ideally supporting an executive or leader, in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills, as well as the ability to self-manage
- Extremely strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize conflicting needs
- Focused attitude, ensuring projects are followed through to completion
- Strong calendaring and customer service skills
- High proficiency in Google Workspace (Calendar, Gmail, Slides, Sheets)
- Extreme care for data integrity and attention to detail
- Warm, welcoming demeanor and the ability to work with a wide range of personalities
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
- Thrives in a fast-paced, hyper-growth environment with the ability to adjust and adapt to change; willing to tackle the big and the small — must be scrappy
- Continuous optimizer, always looking for ways to make things better, faster, and more efficient
- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
Our Commitment:
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you're excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. To apply, please submit an application with your resume on the Careers page.
Homebound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. Homebound considers all qualified applicants in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Our Compensation Philosophy:
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Please note that the salary range displayed on each job posting may vary by state. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
You can find information about our benefits here.
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