--- title: 'Executive Virtual Assistant (Part-Time) at Assist World' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/executive-virtual-assistant-part-time-assist-world-south-africa-b43y1jsyr4kt' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-01' --- # Executive Virtual Assistant (Part-Time) at Assist World - **Company:** Assist World - **Location:** South Africa - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-10-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-01 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/assist-world/2f813c63-a00b-4548-a608-28321c85dcf3 ## Job description We are currently recruiting a proactive, high-trust Executive Virtual Assistant on behalf of an Executive Director of Professional Learning at a leading public school district. Our client oversees district-wide educator development and currently operates without internal administrative support. They are looking for a dedicated remote partner to manage critical operational, clerical, and documentation workflows. By taking full ownership of administrative mechanics, you will directly enable executive leadership to focus on high-impact strategic initiatives. ## Responsibilities - Data Entry & Catalog Maintenance: Keep the district professional learning course catalog up-to-date and accurately log inbound conference and training submissions. - Document Design & Formatting: Polish and standardize executive materials, training catalogs, meeting agendas, and presentations for leadership and district staff. - Pipeline & Deadline Tracking: Manage the lifecycle of conference approval requests, proactively track down missing documentation, and enforce key timelines. - Digital Asset Organization: Maintain a structured, intuitive shared drive system for approved resources,executive templates, and active action items. - Routine Communication Support: Draft concise email correspondence, issue scheduled reminders to educators and administrators, and ensure timely follow-ups. ## What We Are Looking For - Tool Proficiency: Strong, practical command of Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft 365, with solid capability in Microsoft Excel (formulas, filtering, structured data organization). - Uncompromising Discretion: Proven experience managing confidential personnel, professional, and budgetary details with absolute integrity. - Independent Initiative: A self-starter mindset capable of managing daily tasks seamlessly without constant supervision. - Punctuality & Precision: Strict respect for deadlines, quick turnaround times, and high attention to detail in written materials and spreadsheets. - Professional Communication: Polished, courteous written communication suitable for public education executives and administrative teams. Why Join Assist World? ## 100% REMOTE $50 birthday bonus $200 testimonial bonus ## NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM Important Hiring Note / Eligibility: We are a remote-first team, but due to international payment regulations, we can only hire candidates who can receive payments via Wise (SA, UK, US & PH). Before applying, please ensure Wise operates and supports local bank transfers in your country of residence/bank location. Regrettably, we cannot proceed with applications from regions where Wise services are unavailable. ## About Assist World ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Assist World is a virtual assistant staffing and outsourcing company that matches businesses with vetted remote talent across administrative, sales, customer service, and industry-specific roles. - **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped) - **Headquarters**: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States - **Founded**: 2022 - **Founders**: Cohen Chorabik (CEO & Co-Founder) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Staffing and Recruiting / Virtual Assistant Services - **Target customers**: B2B — small to medium-sized businesses, real estate firms, legal practices, healthcare providers, e-commerce brands, and growing companies seeking cost-effective, flexible remote support. - **Mission or purpose statement**: To help businesses build and manage high-performing remote teams without the cost of traditional hiring, saving clients up to 50–70% compared to local hiring. ## Products & Services - **Virtual Executive Assistant**: AI-powered administrative support including email and calendar management, scheduling, and research. - **Virtual Administrative Assistant**: General administrative support, data entry, and office management. - **Accounting Virtual Assistant**: Bookkeeping, payroll, tax support, and financial reporting (expertise in QBO, Ramp & Gust). - **Customer Support Representative**: Multi-channel customer service, helpdesk management, and client communication. - **Industry-Specific Assistants**: Specialized roles for Real Estate (lead generation, CRM, marketing), Legal (research, document review, contract management), Healthcare (medical administration), and E-commerce (product listings, SEO, customer service). - **Social Media & Marketing Manager**: Content creation, audience engagement, ad campaign support, and brand growth. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available - **Key Metric**: Total Funding — Not disclosed (appears bootstrapped) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No major institutional investors identified; operates as a privately held, self-funded entity. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount grew **247.1% year-over-year** to 39 employees (as of 2026). - LinkedIn followers grew **122.2% year-over-year** to ~38,196. - Active job postings increased **100% quarter-over-quarter** and **33.3% year-over-year**. - Workforce distributed across 9 countries (South Africa, Philippines, United Kingdom, United States, Kenya, Ecuador, Colombia, Canada, Iran). - Claims a network of **5,000+ pre-vetted professionals** and a client base across multiple industries. ## Competitive Advantages - **Cost efficiency**: Clients save 50–70% compared to local hiring, with flexible part-time or full-time engagements and no long-term lock-in contracts. - **Speed of hiring**: Discovery call to candidate match within 24–48 hours; faster than traditional agencies. - **Quality of talent**: Only the top 0.5% of applicants are accepted; rigorous vetting process with strong English fluency and timezone alignment. - **Full-service support**: Dedicated account manager, management dashboard, and 100% satisfaction guarantee (rematch or refund). - **Global talent pool**: Access to diverse, vetted professionals across time zones, enabling 24/7 coverage. ## Strategic Focus - **Scale and diversify**: Expanding industry-specific verticals (real estate, legal, healthcare, e-commerce) to capture more niche demand. - **Technology integration**: Leveraging AI-powered tools (e.g., for executive research and accounting) to enhance assistant productivity and client value. - **Talent pipeline**: Continuously recruiting top-tier virtual assistants globally, with an emphasis on English fluency, reliability, and U.S. timezone compatibility. - **Client retention**: Investing in account management and flexible staffing to reduce churn and build long-term partnerships. ## Why Work Here - **100% remote work**: All roles are fully remote, offering maximum flexibility for global talent. - **Performance-based compensation**: Pay structures reflect experience, skills, and impact, with biannual bonuses and monthly raffles. - **Growth opportunities**: Work with high-caliber clients across industries; receive feedback and mentorship to develop professionally. - **Supportive culture**: Emphasis on transparency, communication, and collaboration — "You’re never just a number." - **Flexible scheduling**: Part-time (54%) and full-time (45%) options available; ability to align with client time zones (especially U.S. hours). - **Ideal for**: Organized, proactive, detail-oriented individuals fluent in English, comfortable with Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack, and eager to deliver excellence. ## Sources 1. [assistworld.com](https://assistworld.com/) 2. [jobs.lever.co/assist-world](https://jobs.lever.co/assist-world) 3. [assistworld.com/careers](https://assistworld.com/careers/) 4. [linkedin.com/company/assistworld](https://www.linkedin.com/company/assistworld) 5. 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