Modern Admin Weekly | Issue No.008
Hi — Liz here. 👋🏾
We made it to May. Summer’s close enough to feel.
Today’s edit is a mix of high-impact opportunities, strong foundational roles, and a couple that sit somewhere in between.
One thing I noticed this week: "remote" is starting to mean different things. The term often pulls you in, but a preference for local candidates can be buried further down the listing.
And while I appreciate companies widening their pool, it does give me pause. Not a dealbreaker, but definitely something to pay attention to.
Let’s get into it.
🔎 How We Curate
Every role featured in Modern Admin meets the following criteria:
🧑🏽💻 Flexibility First — remote and hybrid roles that reflect how modern teams operate
💰 Compensation Transparency — if a company knows their budget, so should you
🤝 Culture Check — we look beyond reviews to assess leadership, tone, and reputation
🗂 Role Integrity — titles should match scope (no inflated or misleading roles)
🗓️ Recency — we prioritize fresh opportunities (~2 weeks)
01. Programs and Business Operations Lead
Airbnb
$168K–$203K
Remote (US) | Full-Time
Posted May 1 2026
This role sits close to the business, working across strategy, analytics, and cross-functional execution to drive regional growth initiatives end-to-end. You'll partner closely with leadership to define problems, align teams, and translate insights into action across a global organization. Worth noting: the emphasis on storytelling, stakeholder management, and operating in ambiguity makes this best suited for someone who can navigate complexity at scale and bring clarity to decision-making at the leadership layer.
02. Chief of Staff - CTO
Coursera
$188K–$235K
Remote (US) | Full-Time
Posted April 28 2026
At its core, this is a true integrator role sitting at the intersection of strategy and execution—focused on how a tech org actually runs behind the scenes. You’ll work across planning, governance, and cross-functional alignment, making sure initiatives don’t lose momentum across teams. Worth noting: the emphasis on decision-making frameworks signals a company actively trying to scale with more discipline (not just speed), making this best suited for someone who’s comfortable bringing clarity and alignment across a lot of moving pieces.
03. HR Generalist
BrandSafway
$85K–$100K
Remote (US) | Full-Time
Posted April 24 2026
A hands-on HR Generalist role rooted in operations—supporting onboarding, payroll coordination, compliance, and day-to-day employee support in a high-volume environment. The scope leans heavily into execution, with a strong focus on systems, documentation, and keeping processes moving across teams. Worth noting: this is very much a “roll up your sleeves” role, including union exposure and manual workflows, making it a strong fit for someone early in their HR career looking to build real operational depth rather than purely strategic experience.
04. Senior Executive Assistant
Duolingo
$131K–$177K + equity
Hybrid, NYC | Full-Time
Posted April 29 2026
Supporting Duolingo’s Chief Product and Technology leaders, focused on keeping complex, fast-moving schedules and priorities aligned. The scope is grounded in core EA work—calendar, travel, and events—while also contributing to broader executive operations and team support. Worth noting: this is a highly in-office role (NYC, Monday–Thursday) within a fast-paced product environment, making it best suited for someone who thrives on structure, speed, and close proximity to leadership.
05. Executive Assistant
Groq
$170K–$230K (total comp w. bonus)
Remote (US) | Full-Time
Posted May 1 2026
At Groq, this Executive Assistant role supports the interim CEO and CFO, with a scope that extends beyond traditional support into strategic coordination and cross-functional execution. You’ll partner closely with the Chief of Staff, managing complex scheduling while also synthesizing information, driving follow-ups, and helping keep key initiatives on track. Worth noting: this operates within a fast-paced startup environment with a strong expectation of autonomy and proactive problem-solving, making it best suited for someone comfortable stepping into a more hybrid EA/operations role.
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Until next time, stay modern.
— Your fellow admin

