Job Title: Virtual Administrative Assistant

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time

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About the Role:

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New York Chess Academy is seeking a highly organized and efficient Virtual Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support. The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter with excellent time management skills. This role will involve a wide range of tasks, from basic administrative duties to more complex project management.

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Responsibilities:

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• Client and Team Coordination:

  • Coordinate with team members, customers, and partners

  • Ensure effective communication and collaboration within the team

  • Assist with program planning and progress tracking

  • Attend Zoom meetings as needed

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• Administrative Support:

  • Answering phone calls and taking messages (if applicable)

  • Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and set reminders

  • Efficiently manage email correspondence, prioritizing tasks

  • Creating and editing documents, reports, and presentations

  • Accurately input data into spreadsheets

  • Other ad-hoc tasks as assigned

 

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Virtual Administrative Assistant or similar role

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail)

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Positive and proactive attitude

• Ability to learn new tasks quickly

 

Important Note: This position will initially be a probationary period to assess performance and suitability for the role.

 

If you are a highly motivated and responsible team player with strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills, we encourage you to apply. Chess knowledge is a plus.

 

To Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the position and your relevant skills to info@ny-chessacademy.com.