Experienced Personal Assistant

Gateway Search Associates • Tredyffrin Township, PA

160d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an ideal position for a highly organized team player interested in a key long-term ‘back-of-house’ support role for a principal (no children or pets). This position is for an experienced, pro-active, meticulous Personal Assistant (PA) to advocate for and support the daily operations of a female principal and her household. The ideal candidate has significant experience working in a key administrative support role in a high-end entity where exceptional organization skills and diligence is critical. The successful applicant must be comfortable working alone with minimal supervision, but in a fully staffed private home.

Requirements

• Must own a car with a clean driver’s license
• Must be covered by automobile insurance
• Must pass a criminal background check and credit history
• Must have at least 2 professional references
• Regular vaccination for influenza is needed
• Strong basic computer skills are needed
• Fluency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel in particular) is an important asset
• Familiarity with Apple devices is also important
• The optimal candidate has a warm and nurturing disposition, is calm under pressure, and has a strong work ethic
• Professional dress code: low key dark pants or pant suit, and comfortable flat footwear (no jeans or sneakers)

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor's or an Associate’s Degree is desired
• Excellent command of English grammar and vocabulary, and good handwriting communication skills, are important
• Spanish language ability is helpful though not critical

Responsibilities

• Calendar scheduling using Outlook and Excel
• Coordination and reconfirmation of appointments
• Personal shopping
• Diverse correspondence
• Occasionally oversight of contractors and vendors
• Support for a small domestic staff
• Tackling various projects
• Providing other support as needed

Benefits

• A competitive package is negotiable depending on professional experience
• 6 paid national holidays
• Typically 2 weeks’ paid vacation
• A company contribution to health care premium coverage may be payable (customized to individual staff members)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree