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Executive Assistant to CEO

Assist World · South Africa

Executive AssistanceExecutive LevelQuick applyfull-time6 days ago

About The Role

About Us

  • Our client is a fast-growing, New York-based technology startup building innovative messaging
  • API solutions. As they continue to scale, they're looking for a highly organized and proactive
  • Executive Assistant to support their CEO and help keep daily operations running smoothly.
  • This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys creating
  • structure, managing priorities, and supporting senior leadership in a fast-paced startup
  • environment.

The Role

  • As the Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will be responsible for managing schedules,
  • coordinating meetings, organizing priorities, and ensuring the CEO can focus on strategic
  • business initiatives.
  • This position will begin with core executive support responsibilities and may expand over time
  • as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

  • ● Manage and maintain the CEO's calendar and schedule
  • ● Coordinate meetings and appointments across multiple stakeholders
  • ● Prioritize and organize daily, weekly, and monthly commitments
  • ● Schedule personal and professional appointments when required
  • ● Monitor calendars and proactively identify scheduling conflicts
  • ● Coordinate travel arrangements and itineraries when needed
  • ● Support general administrative and organizational tasks
  • ● Maintain clear communication and follow-up on action items
  • ● Assist with inbox management and meeting preparation as required

Requirements

● Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Administrative

Assistant

  • ● Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • ● Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • ● High attention to detail and ability to multitask

● Experience using

  • ○ Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets)
  • ○ Slack
  • ● Ability to work independently and proactively
  • ● Professional, trustworthy, and highly confidential approach to sensitive information
  • ● Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment

Working Hours

  • ● Full-time (40 hours per week)
  • ● Availability during Eastern Standard Time (EST) business hours
  • ● Flexibility to occasionally support outside standard hours when business needs require
  • ● Potential for occasional evening or weekend support

What We're Looking For

  • The ideal candidate is someone who thrives on organization, enjoys helping leaders stay
  • focused and productive, and can anticipate needs before they arise. You'll be a key partner to
  • the CEO and play an important role in supporting the growth of an ambitious technology startup.

Preferred Qualifications

  • ● Experience supporting founders, CEOs, or senior executives
  • ● Previous experience working remotely
  • ● Startup experience is highly desirable
  • ● Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment

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