Executive Assistant (Colombia)

<p style="line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span><span>Job Overview</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">We’re looking for a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative, financial, and project support. This role combines calendar and inbox management, basic financial operations, and project coordination, making it ideal for a tech-savvy multitasker with strong English communication skills, experience with AI documentation tools, and the ability to operate independently in a full-time, EST-aligned remote environment.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1d1c1d;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span><span>Core Tasks:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1d1c1d;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Monitor multiple inboxes to triage and respond to client questions and concerns</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1d1c1d;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Perform ad hoc payment, invoice management, file management, etc</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1d1c1d;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Manage a calendar including scheduling, meetings, and travel arrangements</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1d1c1d;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Serve as a contact between employees, clients, and external partners</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1d1c1d;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Prepare/ edit correspondence, communications, presentations, reports, and other docs</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1d1c1d;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Coordinate meetings, set agendas, take minutes, and prepare follow ups / action items</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1d1c1d;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Perform other ad-hoc tasks with limited instruction as needed</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1d1c1d;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Assist with project management tasks (track deadlines/ coordinate to ensure success)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1d1c1d;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Assist with business administrative and personal tasks as needed</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1d1c1d;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Create SOPs and other documentation as needed</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1d1c1d;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span><span>Must-Haves:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1d1c1d;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">3+ years experience in an EA, administrative, or accounting-based role</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1d1c1d;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Strong (C-level) verbal and written English communication skills</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1d1c1d;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">1 - 2+ years experience with Project Management tools like Clickup or Monday</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1d1c1d;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Experience using notetakers and AI tools to create documentation</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1d1c1d;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Strong organizational and planning skills</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1d1c1d;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1d1c1d;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Background with Notion and</span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="http://monday.com" style="text-decoration:none;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1d1c1d;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1264a3;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Monday.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1d1c1d;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> for project management (or similar tools)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1d1c1d;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Ability to work full-time EST</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1d1c1d;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span><span>Nice-to-Haves:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1d1c1d;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Event planning experience (organizing corporate events, conferences, workshops, etc)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br> 

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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...