Executive Operations Assistant (Remote) – RecruitMyMom

Executive Operations Assistant (Remote) – RecruitMyMom

Join a high-performing, remote-first environment supporting a U.S.-based attorney and entrepreneur. This role is ideal for a senior-level administrative professional who can think strategically, execute flawlessly, and operate independently without constant supervision.


Location: Remote (Work from Home)
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: R50,000/month + Quarterly Performance Bonus
Work Schedule: 8 hours/day with flexible structure, including ~2 hours overlap with U.S. Pacific Time (typically 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM SAST)


Role Overview

This is a high-impact Executive Operations role focused on reducing operational bottlenecks and ensuring smooth execution of strategic initiatives. You’ll act as the right hand to a busy principal, translating vision into structured workflows, managing priorities, and keeping all moving parts aligned.


Key Responsibilities

Executive & Strategic Support

  • Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and time-blocking
  • Triage inbox communications and draft high-level responses
  • Ensure critical priorities are surfaced and addressed promptly

Project & Operations Management

  • Break down business goals into actionable plans and timelines
  • Track ongoing projects and enforce accountability across tasks
  • Follow up persistently to ensure deadlines and outcomes are met

Stakeholder Communication

  • Conduct outreach via email, phone, and LinkedIn
  • Maintain CRM systems with accurate notes and relationship tracking
  • Engage professionally with clients, vendors, and partners

Research & Information Management

  • Conduct market, company, and vendor research
  • Prepare concise, decision-ready summaries and reports
  • Maintain organised digital filing systems and trackers

Logistics & Preparation

  • Coordinate travel plans and detailed itineraries
  • Prepare briefing documents, decks, and meeting materials
  • Ensure the principal is fully prepared for all engagements


Minimum Requirements

  • 5–8 years experience as an Executive Assistant or Project Coordinator
  • Proven experience supporting senior executives, founders, or attorneys
  • Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar)
  • Strong experience with CRM and project management tools
  • Reliable remote setup (stable internet + backup power)
  • Ability to consistently overlap with U.S. working hours

Preferred Experience

  • Background in legal, consulting, or professional services
  • Experience working with U.S.-based clients or companies
  • Familiarity with tools like HubSpot, Notion, Airtable, Asana, Trello, or Monday.com

Key Skills & Traits

  • Highly organised and detail-oriented
  • Proactive problem-solver with strong initiative
  • Ability to prioritise and manage multiple workflows
  • Discreet, professional, and dependable
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-performance environment


Benefits

  • Quarterly performance-based bonus structure
  • Full remote flexibility with autonomy
  • Direct impact on business growth and operations
  • Opportunity to work closely with an international executive

Apply if you excel at structure, communication, and execution—and want to play a critical role in a growing, high-output business.