EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CEO JOB AT WORKLAND | ASSISTANT JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Workland - Our client is an education and EdTech-focused organization committed to helping learners, educators, and professionals build future-relevant skills through structured learning programs, certifications, and professional development initiatives

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-caliber Executive Assistant to serve as the operational extension of our CEO. This is not merely an administrative role; it is a critical coordination position designed to streamline executive decision-making and ensure organizational follow-through. You will be the "right hand" to the CEO, managing high-stakes communications, tracking strategic action points across departments, and ensuring that the CEO’s time is focused on the highest-priority objectives.

The ideal candidate possesses the professional maturity to handle sensitive information and the execution-focused mindset required to drive results across a fast-paced organization.

Requirements:

Executive Coordination & Flow

• Calendar Mastery: Manage the CEO’s calendar with precision, strategically scheduling meetings and engagements to align with business priorities.

• Meeting Oversight: Coordinate high-level meetings, ensuring agendas are set, participants are briefed, and logistics are handled seamlessly.

• Bottleneck Reduction: Proactively identify and resolve scheduling conflicts or administrative hurdles that impede executive efficiency.

Strategic Execution & Follow-through

• Action Point Tracking: Attend key meetings to capture action items and rigorously ensure follow-through across various teams and departments.

• Timeline Monitoring: Monitor execution timelines for strategic projects, providing the CEO with regular updates on progress and potential delays.

• Accountability: Drive organizational accountability by acting as a professional liaison between the CEO and department heads regarding deliverables.

Communication & Documentation

• Reporting & Briefs: Prepare high-quality briefs, reports, and presentations for board meetings, strategic retreats, and external engagements.

• Information Management: Serve as the primary filter for internal and external communications, handling correspondence with a refined professional tone.

• Systems Management: Maintain highly organized digital and physical record systems to ensure information is retrievable and secure.

Qualifications and Skills:

Experience & Education

• Background: 3–5 years of proven experience in an executive assistant, personal assistant, or project coordination role.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.

Core Competencies

• Organizational Grit: Highly organized and proactive, with the ability to "see around corners" to anticipate executive needs.

• Execution Focus: Detail-oriented with a strong drive to see tasks through to completion.

• Multitasking: Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously without loss of accuracy.

• Discretion: Exceptional professional maturity and the ability to handle confidential information with total integrity.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: worklandhq@gmail.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

Application Process

• Application
• Shortlisting
• Assessment
• Interview
• Final Selection.