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Executive Assistant

Remote:

Hybrid

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Senior (5-10 years)

Work from:

Johannesburg (ZA)

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Management, 8+ years supporting C-suite executives, Strong project management skills, Excellent problem-solving abilities.

Key responsabilities:

Document CEO’s strategic vision
Provide operational and administrative support
Collaborate with department heads on key deliverables
Facilitate leadership meetings and actions

Nexford University E-learning Scaleup http://www.nexford.edu/

51 - 200 Employees

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Job description

📌 Position Title: Executive Assistant

🌍 Location: Philippines - Remote

💰 Salary: Competitive Base & Bonus - DOE & Location

⏰ Working Rhythm: Officially it’s 09:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday. Unofficially? You should expect to be connected a lot more than that!

📝 Contract Type: Full-time Contract

🤝 Reporting To: CEO

✈️ Travel: Up to 10% regional/international travel required.

📅 Start Date: ASAP

Why You’ll Love This Role:

Strategic Coordination: To drive the execution of key initiatives and ensure alignment with Nexford’s strategic goals.
Global Impact: Support the CEO and executive team in managing Nexford’s global operations across the US, Europe, and Africa.
Cross-functional Influence: Collaborate with leadership across multiple departments including Product, Marketing, Academics, and Revenue to execute high-impact projects.
Operational Efficiency: Be the engine that ensures company projects runs smoothly, particularly ones of strategic importance to CEO, from managing priorities to streamlining key processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the CEO’s strategic vision is well documented to increase execution success across company-wide projects and key initiatives.
Lead operational and administrative support, acting as a gatekeeper and advisor to the CEO.
Collaborate with department heads to drive key deliverables, ensuring cross-functional alignment and accountability.
Facilitate leadership meetings and follow-up actions to ensure all strategic objectives are achieved.
Oversee communication between the CEO and key external stakeholders to maintain strong partnerships.

Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field. MBA preferred.
8+ years of leadership experience supporting C-suite executives, preferably in high-growth startups or tech industries.
Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale cross-functional projects with strong project management skills.
Exceptional problem-solving abilities with the capacity to work across international markets and cultures, particularly in the US, Europe, and Africa.
Proven ability to navigate high-pressure environments and make strategic decisions efficiently.
Excellent English language skills (both written and verbal).

Why Nexford?

Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to reshaping education. At Nexford, you'll thrive in an innovative and flexible work environment. We offer a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and the chance to collaborate with a diverse, global team.

Explore the full job description and candidate profile here, and if you're ready to drive strategic impact as our new Chief of Staff, Apply Now!

To keep things agile and aligned with our global team's fast-paced environment, we ask that all CVs/resumes be submitted in English. This ensures seamless communication and collaboration in our global team.