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Executive Assistant (Business Support)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Strong experience in Executive Assistant or similar role
  • Excellent judgment and decision-making ability
  • Ability to confidently say 'no' on behalf of executive
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented

Responsibilities

  • Manage and triage incoming emails
  • Respond, redirect, or decline requests on behalf of the executive
  • Act as a gatekeeper — ensuring only high-priority items reach the executive
  • Manage and optimize executive calendar

Key facts

Other skills

  • Organizational Skills
  • Decision Making
  • Time Management
  • Collaboration

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Job description

Overview

We are seeking a high-level Executive Assistant to support the business operations of a fast-paced, high-performing executive.

This role focuses on protecting the executive’s time, managing communications, and ensuring smooth internal coordination. The EA will work closely under an existing Executive Assistant and play a key role in maintaining operational flow and decision-making efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Inbox & Communication Management (CORE)

  • Manage and triage incoming emails

  • Respond, redirect, or decline requests on behalf of the executive

  • Act as a gatekeeper — ensuring only high-priority items reach the executive

  • Route requests to relevant team members

Calendar & Time Protection

  • Manage and optimize executive calendar

  • Decline or reschedule unnecessary meetings

  • Ensure time is allocated effectively

Business Operations Support

  • Assist in keeping internal workflows on track

  • Support coordination across team members

  • Ensure follow-ups and tasks are completed

Collaboration with EA Team

  • Work under and alongside the current EA

  • Learn systems and processes quickly (within ~2 weeks)

  • Transition into independent support after onboarding

Requirements

  • Strong experience in Executive Assistant or similar role

  • Excellent judgment and decision-making ability

  • Ability to confidently say “no” on behalf of executive

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented

  • Comfortable working in structured, fast-paced environments

  • Experience with Google Workspace

  • AI awareness or willingness to learn

Nice to Have

  • Experience supporting high-level executives

  • Experience in fast-growing or high-demand environments


    Location: Remote
    Type: Full-Time
    Working Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Pacific Time
    Training Period: Must be open to working overnight hours temporarily (approx. 2 weeks)





     

     

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