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Virtual Secretary / Assistant

Role overview

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with Google Docs, cloud services, and other technology tools
  • Two years’ previous experience handling assistant or administrative responsibilities, or experience in customer service or related field preferred

Responsibilities

  • Answer and direct phone calls; organize correspondence and answer emails
  • Prepare and organize databases and reports
  • Manage social media accounts and replies
  • Arrange payments for vendors, travel, and sales expenses

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer Service
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Multitasking

About the company

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Global Village Worker

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Startup
  • 11–50
"Man is changing and those that are wise will embrace and ride the wave. The rest will stand on the beach and envy and criticise those riding the wave." quote by Chris Kriel.With the ever-increasing internet resource and our electronic connectivity exploding into our private lives we are faced with many new horizons and opportunities. Let alone the dangers to our private lives.Today you can work in any country in the world from the comfort of your home. Live in Beijing and work in New York.Being the most effective and efficient worker you possibly can be. Working with greater freedom and determining your own work environment enables you to be better at what you do and being more effective with the time you allocate to your working life. This is a way to decrease the time you have to give to working (+travelling) and having oodles more time for doing things you want to do. Control your work environment and equip yourself better to be able to fill your role in the organisation that employs you.Define GVW (Global Village Worker/s): workers that work remotely from home (or any other place) using the internet.The phrase Global Village was first coined by Marshall McLuhan in 1970: https://globalvillageworker.com/global-village/

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Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a responsible and resourceful virtual assistant to join our team. Working remotely, you will organize and update files, answer calls and emails, and assist in creating presentations and sales materials. The ideal candidate should be tech-savvy, able to communicate through multiple channels, and super organized. You will also be responsible for arranging travel itineraries, flights, and rooms, as well as tracking and managing expenses and payments.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Answer and direct phone calls; organize correspondence and answer emails
  • Prepare and organize databases and reports
  • Manage social media accounts and replies
  • Handle confidential employer and client information
  • Take notes or transcribe meetings
  • Schedule meetings and arrange employer’s calendar; schedule meeting spaces and conference rooms
  • Arrange payments for vendors, travel, and sales expenses
  • Create purchase orders and track and manage payments
  • Present excellent customer-service skills to customers and clients
  • Manage filing systems, update records, and organize documentation
  • Prepare and create PowerPoint presentations and materials as needed; research materials and sources for presentations

Requirements and Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
  • Experience with Google Docs, cloud services, and other technology tools
  • Knowledgeable in technology to communicate via computer, smartphone, or text
  • Highly organized and able to multitask and work well with fast-paced directions and instructions
  • Able to manage time effectively and efficiently
  • Able to organize and manage large amounts of files, tasks, schedules, and information
  • Self-directed and able to work without supervision
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong customer service and presentation skills
  • Able to work nights, weekends, extended hours, and holidays as needed
  • Two years’ previous experience handling assistant or administrative responsibilities, or experience in customer service or related field preferred

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