Executive Assistant
Ground Control Research (GCR) is a boutique strategy consulting firm that pairs consulting frameworks with market research best practices to build customized solutions for your startup.
We’re seeking a diligent, and self-directed Executive Assistant to support our founder, Anastassia Laskey, and her dedicated team. You must have strong organizational skills and be exceptionally detail-oriented and highly proactive, with the ability to own your role, solve problems, and take direction well.
You will be Anastassia’s right-hand person, working side by side, helping to keep her organized and on track both personally and professionally.
Some of your responsibilities will be managing her business and personal calendar and schedule; assisting with emails and inbox management, invoices, basic bookkeeping, and handling a variety of other project coordination & administrative tasks.
In addition to the above, the successful candidate will be compassionate, confident, caring, and…
- Exceptionally organized with extreme attention to detail
- Highly responsive with excellent communication skills
- Able to juggle multiple priorities while staying on top of everything
- Intelligent, witty, sharp, and kind
- A proactive self-starter with a go-getter attitude
- Strong integrity, takes responsibility, is reliable and accountable
- A forward thinker who is driven and takes initiative
- Excellent at anticipating our entrepreneur’s needs and taking ownership of the role
- Tech-savvy & resourceful – able to learn new tools quickly!
- Project management or coordination experience is a plus!
Technical skills you’ll need to know or come ready to use:
- Microsoft Excel (must be proficient with using formulas and formatting)
- Google Suite (skilled with Google Sheets)
- Asana, Trello (or a similar tool)
- Calendly (or similar)
Position Details
- This is a W2 position. (Health, dental, short and long term disability insurance, life insurance, 401k, unlimited PTO (expectation is 3-4 weeks), unlimited sick time, all major us holidays)
- You must have at least two years of Administrative Assistant experience.
- The position is 30-40 hr per week.
- The starting pay rate for this position is $25/hr.
- We’re looking for someone to become a long-term (3+ years) team member.
How to Apply:
Email: [email protected] (Please do not contact Anastassia Laskey or Ground Control Research directly. Doing so will disqualify you for the position.)
In the subject line, please write, “Hi, I’m (your full name) from (insert your city & state). I’m interested in the Ground Control Research executive assistant position.”
In the body of the message, please write me a 15 sentence email including:
- Two sentence opening salutation that says: “Hi there. I’m (your name) from (city, state).”
- Paragraph #1: Reason(s) why you think this job is a great fit for you, including your experience as an administrative assistant (including the number of years) and the type of task you handled for your boss. (black font, Verdana, 3 sentences)
- Paragraph #2: Tell us about your experience with juggling multiple tasks in a timely manner and let us know if you have experience in project coordination or management. (red font, Verdana, 3 sentences)
- Paragraph #3: Your level of proficiency (beginner, immediate, proficient) with Google Suite, Excel, Calendly and Asana-Trello (or a similar tool) . (blue font, Verdana, 3 sentences)
- Paragraph #4: If you are/are not currently working (if you are, please let us know if you are planning to leave your position for this one), your availability Pacific & Eastern zone hours, and where you see yourself in three years. (black font, Verdana, 3 sentences)
One sentence closing providing the following:
- a closing salutation including your name, email address, and phone number
Be sure to attach a resume. Thanks!