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Executive Assistant
Job description
Position Overview
We are looking for a sharp, proactive, and highly organized Executive Assistant to support our executive across the full range of administrative and operational needs. This role covers email management, scheduling, meeting and session coordination, deck creation, travel logistics, and back-end administrative support — all handled with a high degree of discretion and professionalism. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is a key requirement for this role.
The ideal candidate is someone who anticipates needs before being asked, documents thoroughly, and treats confidentiality as a non-negotiable standard. You will be trusted with sensitive information and high-visibility tasks, and the executive team needs to know that what is shared with you stays exactly where it should.
Key Responsibilities
Email & Inbox Management
Monitor and manage executive inboxes — triaging, flagging, and organizing incoming messages by priority
Draft and send correspondence on behalf of the executive with accuracy and appropriate tone
Ensure time-sensitive emails are surfaced and addressed promptly
Maintain a clean, organized inbox structure with consistent labeling and follow-up tracking
Microsoft Office & Excel Support
Build and maintain spreadsheets for tracking, reporting, and data organization using advanced Excel functions
Create and format professional documents in Microsoft Word for correspondence, reports, and internal use
Use Microsoft Office tools confidently across daily tasks — Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Organize and maintain data sets, trackers, and recurring reports with accuracy and consistency
Scheduling & Session Coordination
Manage executive calendars including meetings, sessions, calls, and internal/external appointments
Coordinate scheduling logistics across multiple stakeholders and time zones
Proactively resolve scheduling conflicts and protect executive time for top priorities
Send confirmations, reminders, and prep materials ahead of all scheduled sessions
Meeting Support & Documentation
Join select calls and meetings to take detailed and accurate Minutes of Meeting (MOM)
Distribute meeting notes and action items to relevant stakeholders promptly following each session
Track action items from meetings and follow up to ensure completion
Maintain organized documentation of meeting outcomes, decisions, and ongoing commitments
Deck & Presentation Creation
Create clean, professional presentation decks for internal and external use as directed by the executive team
Format and organize content clearly, ensuring decks are polished and ready for executive-level presentation
Incorporate feedback efficiently and turn around revisions within tight timelines when needed
Travel & Logistics Coordination
Plan and book complete travel itineraries including flights, accommodations, and ground transportation
Coordinate all logistics details to ensure smooth, well-organized travel experiences
Prepare detailed itineraries covering all relevant timing, locations, and contact information
Handle any last-minute travel changes calmly and efficiently
Back-End Administrative Support
Handle a wide range of back-end administrative tasks that keep the executive team's operations running smoothly
Maintain organized documentation and digital files across tools including Monday and PandaDoc
Support document preparation, tracking, and e-signature workflows through PandaDoc
Manage and update project or task tracking boards in Monday.com as directed
Calls & Light Communication Support
Join occasional calls as needed to support note-taking, follow-up, or coordination — this is a light but expected part of the role
Communicate professionally with internal and external contacts when representing the executive team
Proactive Ownership & Confidentiality
Anticipate needs and act ahead of requests — this role requires genuine proactivity, not just responsiveness
Identify potential issues, conflicts, or gaps before they become problems and address them independently when possible
Maintain strict confidentiality at all times — this role will involve access to sensitive business and personal information, and discretion is an absolute requirement, not a preference
Exercise sound judgment about what information is shared, with whom, and when
Required Qualifications
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, with particular strength in Excel — this is a key requirement for this role
Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a senior administrative support role
Excellent written communication skills — your emails, documents, and meeting notes are clear and professional
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, tools, and priorities simultaneously
Experience creating presentation decks — comfortable with PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Canva
Familiarity with project or task management tools such as Monday.com
Experience with document workflow tools such as PandaDoc, or willingness to learn quickly
Demonstrated discretion and trustworthiness — you understand the weight of handling confidential information
Proactive, self-directed, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting a founder, executive team, or senior leadership group
Experience coordinating complex travel itineraries and logistics
Comfortable taking detailed meeting minutes and distributing clear action items
Background in a fast-paced, high-trust executive support environment
Tools & Platforms
Monday.com — task and project tracking
PandaDoc — document workflows and e-signatures
Microsoft Office Suite — Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint; advanced Excel skills required
Google Workspace — email, documents, and scheduling (as needed)
PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Canva — deck creation
What Makes You a Great Fit
You document everything — meeting notes, decisions, and action items are always captured and easy to find
You think ahead — by the time something is needed, you have already started on it
You treat confidential information exactly as it should be treated — with total discretion, every time
Your decks and documents look polished and ready for an executive audience without needing cleanup
You bring calm, capable energy to travel hiccups, scheduling conflicts, and last-minute changes
Requirements
This is a full time role
Up to $6/hr
100% Remote
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