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Position: Executive Assistant
Location: Remote, must be based in USA in the U.S. Eastern Time Zone.
Employment Type: Part-Time, three days a week
Start Date: April 2026 start date

About Cognita:
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries – in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East – serving more than 100,000 students Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, “Thrive in a rapidly evolving world”.

We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to join our fantastic team.

About the Role
In this role, you will provide high‑quality executive support to the Managing Director, USA, helping ensure seamless coordination across teams and effective communication between the School Support Centre and out two US schools. You will work in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment where your organisation, professionalism, and ability to anticipate needs will play a central part in keeping operations running smoothly. As a key member of our community, you will contribute to a culture built on collaboration, resilience, and forward‑thinking.

What You Will Do
You will manage complex diaries, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings and logistics to maximise efficiency. Your responsibilities include arranging domestic and overseas travel, preparing agendas, producing presentations and reports, taking minutes, and ensuring follow‑up actions are completed. You will manage inbox communications, support documentation workflows, and maintain accurate administrative processes such as expenses and confidential records. You will also liaise with internal stakeholders and external partners to maintain consistent communication and support organisational priorities.

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