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Hi there,
My names Edward. Im co-founder of Course Concierge, the online course publishing house. Im looking for an Executive Assistant for my business partner, Till H. Gross.
If you are someone who¦
- Is at a crossroads in your life, wondering what to do next;
- Feels youve a lot to give, but isnt at present sure how to harness it;
- Wants to excel in your career, and take pride in active and stimulating work;
- Is seeking an opportunity to prove yourself;
¦this is a listing worth reading to the end, and considering.
Tills two TEDx talks have together been watched by 2.6 million people. He has spoken at events such as the European Congress for Psychology and the Austrian Chamber of Commerce. He was nominated as a Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum, and his work has been featured on outlets such as Entrepreneur, Lifehacker and the Tim Ferriss Podcast.
Besides running Course Concierge Till has two young twin boys who he spends a lot of time with.
Were looking for someone who can be a bionic assistant to Till someone able both to support him administratively in operating the company, and whos fine doing humble errands on his behalf.
The position will provide someone the chance to assist in what we do from the centre. We need someone who can be Tills in-person counterpart; someone who carries extreme attention to detail, and who can make sure things run to schedule.
The role will be subject to wide-ranging demands. As a taster, but by no means an exhaustive list, early projects and day-to-day activities will include
- Working with Till to compose key messages. Like Churchill, Till prefers dictation to writing. We need someone who is a great writer and editor, whose grammar we have complete trust in.
- Till has a habit of reaching out to high-profile businesspeople. With an impromptu trip planned to New York, can you look up four people itd be worth meeting with and draft outreach emails to them (and look up their email addresses)?
- Finding, and helping furnish, Tills next apartment.
- Processing clients earnings: gathering revenue figures, calculating distributions, and sending payments. Coming in with some light bookkeeping experience would be no bad thing.
- Managing continued administrative setup of the company: bank accounts, credit/debit cards, and working with our accountant and bookkeeper.
- Liaising with a housekeeper to free Till from the demands of grocery shopping, dry cleaning, and moving apartments/offices to focus on what hes best at.
- Booking flights, accommodation, conference tickets, and overseeing Tills calendar.
- The role will partly comprise that of a research assistant. If Till develops a keen interest in 18th century Enlightenment thinking for a week, can you help make the most of the time of fascination?
- Someone incisive enough to help Till help work through any blind-spots who in addition to aiding can coach and, at times, challenge thinking.
- Supporting Till with his kids: occasionally picking them up from school, buying winter clothes for them, finding a new challenging puzzle, and researching a good kindergarten.
Youll appreciate, we need someone whos very good. Our ideal candidate likely isnt used to browsing Craigslist; weve just caught you at an opportune moment.
Likewise, if there are things you consider youre lacking from the above, do not (necessarily) be intimidated. If youre smart enough, proactive enough, and a quick enough study, thats room to make up for it. Wed rank tenacity over experience.
The position will start at 35 hours per week, and pay will be set at a competitive rate. In very short order, for the right candidate, the role will become full-time.
Tills based in Burbank right now, and considering a move to the Westside in February/March (to be close to his kids). Our ideal candidate has access to a car and is available to work a flexible schedule.
You can read more about the company here: http://courseconcierge.com
If interested, please write back with a short letter noting your experience and why you think youd be a good fit. Do not send a CV of any kind were not interested in where you went to school, just that you can do it.
Please note: if it is your dream to star in the industry and you are looking for a position as a stepping stone, do not apply. We want someone who is committed to the art of assisting, and who aspires to growth in the direction of evermore responsibility as an assistant.
We wont be able to get back to everyone, but for those who stand out, I will be in touch to discuss next steps. (Expect responses starting Thursday, November 21st.)
The successful candidate will become an integral part of our company. Like any assistant position, itll be in a role of deep insight, and so its one well be selecting for carefully.
Thank you for considering the position.
Best of luck, and we hope to hear from you,
Edward
