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Senior Executive Assistant

Executive AssistantExecutive AssistantFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 1-10H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

South Africa

Posted

89 days ago

Salary

$2.2K - $2.3K / month

Seniority

Senior

3 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Senior Executive Assistant

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- Manage dynamic calendars, scheduling, and shifting priorities across two executives while ensuring critical meetings and deadlines are maintained. - Monitor tasks, commitments, and action items in real time to ensure nothing falls through the cracks. - Coordinate across internal teams and external stakeholders to keep projects and communications moving forward. - Draft, review, and send professional emails and communications on behalf of the CEO. - Manage inboxes and correspondence, ensuring responses reflect the executive’s tone, priorities, and voice. - Communicate confidently with partners, clients, and team members on behalf of leadership when appropriate. - Prepare meeting agendas, research briefings, and relevant context ahead of calls. - Capture notes, action items, and next steps during meetings and track progress toward completion. - Help coordinate multiple projects and deliverables across different teams. - Conduct research on prospects, partners, and clients to support executive meetings and decision-making. - Provide summaries, context, and insights that help leadership prepare for conversations and engagements. - Maintain strong organization across documentation, follow-ups, calendars, and project workflows. - Ensure consistent alignment between executives, team members, and external collaborators.

Job Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience supporting founders, executives, or C-suite leaders in a Senior Executive Assistant or operations role, including experience managing priorities and communications for two or more executives simultaneously.
  • Strong experience supporting U.S.-based executives or companies (preferred).
  • Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Ability to draft professional communications and emails on behalf of executives.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Highly proactive and self-directed, able to anticipate needs without constant instruction.
  • High level of discretion and trustworthiness when handling confidential information.

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