Job Title: Personal Assistant to CEO/Family Office
Company: Real Estate Development Firm
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Personal Assistant to support the CEO of a dynamic real estate development company backed by the Founder's family office. This role is critical in ensuring the CEO’s day-to-day operations run smoothly, with a strong emphasis on calendar management, communication coordination, and task tracking across the organization. The ideal candidate is a skilled multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at keeping people and priorities aligned.Key Responsibilities:
- Calendar & Schedule Management:
- Manage and maintain the CEO’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, calls, and appointments
- Prioritize and adjust scheduling conflicts in real time
- Ensure the CEO is fully prepared for all engagements with relevant materials and briefings
- Meeting & Communication Coordination:
- Organize internal and external meetings, including logistics, agendas, and follow-ups
- Manage multiple to do lists for executive team - Requires routine follow up and tracking
- Serve as a central point of contact between the CEO and internal directors
- Coordinate calls and ensure timely communication across departments
- Task & Project Tracking:
- Translate CEO directives into clear, actionable tasks for department leaders
- Assign tasks to appropriate directors and team members on behalf of the CEO
- Track progress on key initiatives, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met
- Maintain and regularly update “to-do” lists, dashboards, or tracking systems
- Follow-Up & Accountability:
- Proactively follow up with directors and stakeholders on outstanding tasks
- Provide regular status updates to the CEO on project progress and bottlenecks
- Ensure accountability and timely completion of assigned responsibilities
- Administrative Support:
- Prepare reports, summaries, and briefing documents as needed
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Assist with ad hoc administrative tasks and special projects
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar role supporting senior leadership
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
- Proficiency with productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, task/project management software)
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in real estate, development, Family Office environments or a related industry
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
- Will need to regularly track and follow up on items
Key Attributes:
- Highly organized and process-driven
- Ability to pivot and change priorities on a daily basis
- Responsive and reliable
- Assertive communicator who can follow up effectively
- Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities
Work Location: In person