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Executive Assistant (Remote SA) -43657772392

Executive Assistant (Remote SA) -43657772392

SomewhereWorkFromHome, Western Cape, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Remote
Job description

JOB ID - 15402

Job Title : Virtual Executive Assistant (Education + Personal Support)

Client : High School Principal (Confidential)

Location : Remote (Preference for South Africa or PH)

Time Zone : U.S. (Aligned with Central Time, CST)

Start Date : ASAP

Hours : Full-time

Employment Model : Talent on Demand

Role Summary

We are seeking a trustworthy, proactive Virtual Executive Assistant to support a high school principal in both professional and personal administrative tasks. This is a full-time remote role requiring strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure educational environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong critical thinking, loyalty, discretion, and initiative. You must be comfortable managing ambiguity, switching between personal and professional tasks, and handling sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain a complex calendar and scheduling across multiple domains
  • Proactively manage email inbox with drafting, sorting, and responding where appropriate
  • Provide task reminders and follow‑ups to ensure timely execution of deliverables
  • Support daily operations of a dynamic school leadership role
  • Create and manage spreadsheets, interpret data, and generate quick reports as needed
  • Handle both professional and personal administrative tasks (e.g., travel planning, bill payment coordination, document organization)
  • Maintain and uphold strict confidentiality standards
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with staff, vendors, and external contacts

Required Skills & Qualifications

Hard Skills

  • Proficiency in calendar management (Google Calendar or Outlook)
  • Inbox management and written communication
  • Spreadsheet creation and data interpretation (Excel, Google Sheets)
  • Basic reporting and data summarization
  • Strong computer literacy and ability to quickly learn new tools
  • Fluent English (written and spoken)
  • Soft Skills

  • Loyal, discreet, and trustworthy
  • Strong critical thinking and ability to "read between the lines"
  • Highly proactive and capable of independent problem‑solving
  • Coachable and open to feedback from client mentorship
  • Comfortable in an evolving, high‑stakes environment
  • Excellent organizational skills with strong follow‑through
  • Additional Requirements

  • Must sign a Non‑Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
  • Background screening required, including credit and criminal checks (administered by account manager – $150 screening fee confirmed)
  • Will handle sensitive student and school information
  • Candidate Preferences

  • Based in South Africa or PH preferred
  • Clear, fluent English with minimal accent preferred for ease of communication
  • Culturally aligned with U.S.-based work environments
  • Available during U.S. Central Time Zone working hours
  • Why This Role?

    You will be a trusted partner to a school leader driving impact in the education space. You’ll gain exposure to school leadership, operations, and strategic decision‑making, while supporting someone who values mentorship, loyalty, and personal growth. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a mission‑driven environment, values stability, and wants to make a meaningful difference behind the scenes.

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