Project Assistant ES

Simera; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera is seeking a highly organized Project Assistant to provide administrative and operational support across the project lifecycle.

You will coordinate schedules, maintain documentation, track deadlines, and help teams stay on schedule while communicating updates to stakeholders and escalating issues when needed.

Qualifications

• Administrative support or project administration experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and proactive attitude.
• Comfortable coordinating with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.
• Experience with project management tools and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to project managers and project teams.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and coordination of daily activities.
• Track project tasks, deadlines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Follow up with team members to ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Schedule and coordinate project meetings, calls, and appointments.
• Prepare meeting agendas, notes, reports, and project documents.
• Maintain organized project files, records, and documentation.
• Update project trackers, spreadsheets, databases, and PM systems.
• Communicate project updates, requests, and information between team members and stakeholders.
• Assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing project information.
• Monitor pending tasks and help identify potential delays or issues.
• Escalate project concerns to the project manager or team lead.
• Support project-related research, data collection, and administrative activities.
• Assist with coordinating resources, materials, and other project requirements.
• Help ensure project processes and documentation are followed consistently.

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Project Assistant to provide administrative and operational support throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate is reliable, resourceful, and comfortable coordinating tasks, maintaining documentation, tracking deadlines, and supporting project teams to ensure activities are completed efficiently and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to project managers and project teams.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and coordination of daily activities.
• Track project tasks, deadlines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Follow up with team members to ensure assigned tasks are completed on time.
• Schedule and coordinate project meetings, calls, and appointments.
• Prepare meeting agendas, notes, reports, presentations, and other project documents.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date project files, records, and documentation.
• Update project trackers, spreadsheets, databases, and project management systems.
• Communicate project updates, requests, and information between team members and stakeholders.
• Assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing project information.
• Monitor pending tasks and help identify potential delays or issues.
• Escalate project concerns or issues to the appropriate project manager or team lead.
• Support project-related research, data collection, and administrative activities.
• Assist with coordinating resources, materials, and other project requirements.
• Help ensure project processes and documentation are followed consistently.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong task management and follow-up abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency withGoogle Workspace or Microsoft Office.
• Comfortable using project management tools, spreadsheets, databases, and communication platforms.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong adaptability and ability to learn new tools and processes quickly.

Requirements

• Previous experience inproject support, project administration, operations, administrative support, or a similar role.
• Experience managing project documentation, schedules, tasks, and follow-ups.
• Experience using project management or collaboration tools.
• Ability to work with multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with remote teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Reliable internet connection and a suitable setup for remote work.
• Professional, organized, dependable, and proactive attitude.
• English proficiency is required if the position involves communicating with English-speaking teams, clients, or stakeholders.

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