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Executive Assistant (Colombia)

2-5 Years
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Job Description

The Role

We're seeking an Executive Assistant. This role is designed for a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting executive leadership.

You'll play a key role in managing day-to-day priorities, communications, scheduling, travel coordination, and special projects while serving as a trusted partner to the executive and helping create efficiency across the organization.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Management, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience: 2–5 years of experience supporting executives, business owners, or senior leaders.
  • Skills:
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
  • Proficient in English, both written and verbal.
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
  • High attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Ability to prioritize competing demands and work independently.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, AI productivity tools, and common business applications.
  • Comfortable handling confidential information with discretion.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and proactive mindset.
  • Characteristics:
  • Highly proactive.
  • Resourceful and dependable.
  • Professional and polished.
  • Detail-oriented.
  • Strong sense of ownership.
  • Excellent communicator.
  • Able to anticipate needs before they arise.
  • Interested in building a long-term career and becoming an invaluable resource to the executive and organization.

Responsibilities

Executive Support

  • Manage and optimize the executive's calendar and scheduling.
  • Coordinate internal and external meetings.
  • Prepare agendas, meeting materials, and follow-up documentation.
  • Ensure all meetings are properly scheduled, confirmed, and supported.

Travel & Logistics

  • Coordinate business travel arrangements. 4-6 Trips per year.
  • Manage flights, hotels, ground transportation, and itineraries.
  • Prepare detailed travel schedules and supporting documentation.

Project Coordination

  • Track ongoing projects, initiatives, and deadlines.
  • Utilize AI and project management tools to improve visibility, accountability, and tracking of key projects and initiatives.
  • Follow up with internal and external stakeholders on action items.
  • Maintain project status updates and accountability systems.
  • Ensure commitments and deliverables are completed on time.

Research & Reporting

  • Conduct research on business topics, vendors, markets, and opportunities.
  • Utilize AI and productivity tools to efficiently gather information, organize findings, and prepare concise summaries and reports.
  • Prepare presentations, spreadsheets, documents, and meeting materials.

Communication Support

  • Serve as an assistant for coordination between vendors, partners, team members, and other stakeholders. Using email, messaging, and sometimes phone calls. Not client facing.
  • Leverage AI tools to assist with drafting communications, meeting summaries, and action-item tracking.
  • Facilitate communication and ensure timely follow-up.
  • Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions.

Administrative Support

  • Assist in organizing and maintain digital files, documents, and records.
  • Assist with special projects and administrative initiatives as assigned.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and automate routine administrative tasks using approved AI and productivity tools.

Success Metrics

Success In This Role Will Include

  • Calendar remains optimized with no scheduling conflicts.
  • Meetings are properly prepared, coordinated, and followed up.
  • Projects move forward without missed deadlines.
  • Follow-ups are completed consistently.
  • Digital files and systems remain organized and accessible.
  • The executive gains meaningful time back to focus on strategic priorities.

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Job ID: 151746959