Executive Assistant (Founder’s Right Hand)
Pavago
Colombia
•Hace 2 dias
•Ninguna postulación
Sobre
- Job Title: Executive Assistant (Founder's Right Hand)
- Time Zone: US Time Zones (CT/ET preferred)
- Type: Full-Time
- About the Role
- Pavago, on behalf of a visionary client, is looking for a highly intelligent, execution-obsessed Executive Assistant to act as the Founder’s right hand someone who can think strategically, execute relentlessly, and bring order to chaos.
- You will sit at the intersection of strategy, operations, communication, and execution. One hour you’ll be preparing an executive-level brief; the next, you’ll be unblocking a team, fixing a broken process, or ensuring a critical deliverable actually ships.
- If you love ownership, accountability, speed, and impact, this role will stretch you and elevate you fast.
- Key Responsibilities
- Executive Support (EA-Level Excellence)
- Own the Founder’s calendar, inbox, priorities, and follow-ups
- Act as a gatekeeper ensuring only high-leverage work reaches the Founder
- Prepare agendas, notes, action items, and ensure follow-through
- Coordinate internal and external meetings, clients, vendors, and leadership teams
- Anticipate needs before they’re asked for
- Chief of Staff / Operations Responsibilities
- Translate the Founder’s vision into clear priorities, plans, and execution
- Track company-wide initiatives, KPIs, deadlines, and owners
- Ensure nothing critical slips through the cracks
- Build, document, and improve systems, SOPs, and workflows
- Identify bottlenecks and proactively solve them
- Run weekly leadership check-ins and operational reviews
- Hold team members accountable to commitments (politely but firmly)
- Strategic & Analytical Support
- Create executive summaries, dashboards, and reports for decision-making
- Research tools, vendors, hires, and opportunities
- Prepare briefs for meetings, clients, and partnerships
- Help prioritize initiatives based on impact vs effort
- Communication & Alignment
- Act as a single source of truth between leadership and teams
- Ensure clarity, alignment, and momentum across departments
- Follow up on decisions and ensure execution actually happens
- Represent the Founder internally with professionalism and authority
- Who This Role Is Perfect For
You are someone who
- Thrives in fast-paced, high-accountability environments
- Thinks 3 steps ahead, not just reacts
- Is naturally organized, structured, and detail-obsessed
- Can switch between big-picture thinking and tactical execution
- Is confident communicating with senior stakeholders
- Doesn’t need hand-holding you figure things out
- Requirements
- Must-Haves
- 3–7 years of experience as a Chief of Staff, Operations Manager, Senior EA, or Project Manager
- Exceptional written and verbal English
- Proven experience supporting founders or senior executives
- Strong ownership mindset you finish what you start
- High emotional intelligence and discretion
- Excellent problem-solving and prioritization skills
- Tools & Skills
- Project management tools (ClickUp, Asana, Notion, etc.)
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
- Calendar & inbox management at a high level
- Ability to create SOPs, dashboards, and executive briefs
- Bonus: experience in Digital Marketing, SaaS, SEO, or Agencies
- What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)
- Founder feels less overwhelmed and more focused
- Clear systems for priorities, meetings, and follow-ups are in place
- Leadership team is aligned and executing faster
- Fewer dropped balls, fewer fires, more momentum
- You are trusted as a true partner, not just support
- Interview Process
- Initial Zoom Call: Pavago's team will have a conversation with you to understand your skill sets
- Final Interview with the Founder: A call to see if you're a good match
- Verification & Background Check: We want you to professionally exit your last role and provide us with the relevant documents
- Offer: An offer letter will be sent your way if you check all the boxes
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