Executive Assistant

JR Spain; España; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An international education organization is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the executive team and manage daily operations. The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate degree and be proficient in Spanish, Russian, or Cantonese. This role involves multitasking in a dynamic environment, providing administrative assistance, and strong communication skills are essential. A proactive and detail-oriented approach will help in thriving in this fast-paced environment.

Formación

• Fluent in a foreign language (Spanish, Russian, or Cantonese).
• Postgraduate degree in any specialization.
• Passionate about career development in a start-up.

Responsabilidades

• Provide administrative support to the Executive team.
• Assist with information gathering and documentation management.
• Liaise with stakeholders effectively.

Conocimientos

Fluent / working proficiency in Spanish

Fluent / working proficiency in Russian

Fluent / working proficiency in Cantonese

Outstanding communication skills

Strong IT literacy

Effective workload prioritization

Ability to manage concurrent projects

Educación

Full-time postgraduate degree

Herramientas

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Descripción del empleo

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Global University Systems (GUS) is focused on becoming one of the world’s most dynamic, inclusive, and diverse education organisations. GUS is an international network of higher education institutions, brought together by a shared passion for accessible, industry-relevant qualifications. GUS delivers a wide variety of programmes, including bachelor’s degree programmes, master’s degree programmes, professional training, English Language training, and corporate & executive education. When someone chooses to study at one of our institutions—whether on campus in Europe, North America, or even in their own home—they’re joining a network of 80,000 students worldwide.

Position

We are seeking to appoint an Executive Assistant to join our small but expanding team and support our growth. The Executive Assistant will provide administrative and coordination support to the Executive team and act as ‘office manager’ to support the smooth day-to-day operations of the business.

The position would suit a professional with experience working in a professional environment who wants to develop and grow their experience in a start-up environment. The role has multiple demands and would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, balancing speed and quality in task completion.

In brief, the role holder would need to assist the Director of Student Recruitment and their Executive and Senior Management Teams as needed by carrying out general administration duties, gathering information, and managing documentation.

Requirements

• Fluent / working proficiency in Spanish OR Russian OR Cantonese
• A full-time postgraduate degree (any specialization)
• Keen to learn and progress your career, and passionate about working in a start-up that’s making a difference to people’s lives and careers
• Able to think on your feet, with a proactive approach, and work effectively both independently and as part of a small, growing team
• An outstanding communicator, with superb written and spoken English
• Comfortable liaising with individuals at all levels
• Able to respond effectively to stakeholders and time-sensitive queries
• Capable of producing documents and reports and presenting findings clearly to senior management
• Demonstrable multi-tasking skills, with effective workload prioritization, organization, and attention to detail
• Strong IT literacy, proficient in MS Office with advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to work in an agile environment, managing multiple concurrent projects and prioritizing workload accordingly
• Trustworthy and discreet, able to handle data and information with integrity and confidentiality
• Critical thinking and sound decision-making skills
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team, build trust, and seek help when needed

Other information

We acknowledge receipt of your resume for a position at Global University Systems and sincerely appreciate your interest in our company.