Personal Assistant

Personal Assistant — Upper West Side, Manhattan Compensation: $45.-50.00 per hour + benefits

Schedule: 32–40 hours per week (4–5 days per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend flexibility)

An organized, service-oriented Personal Assistant is sought to provide day-to-day support to a Columbia University student on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. This is an excellent opportunity for a warm, polished, and dependable individual who enjoys helping others stay organized, prepared, and on track with their personal and academic commitments. The right candidate will have excellent organizational skills, a proactive attitude, and a calm, supportive presence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide reliable daily personal assistance and support.t
• Assist with grooming, wardrobe organization, and personal styling
• Manage calendar and scheduling of appointments
• Run occasional errands and help with household organization
• Act as a supportive, steady presence, anticipating needs and proactively assisting
• Academic support, including light research tasks, bibliographies, and project organization
• Serve as a resourceful problem-solver and troubleshoot day-to-day challenges

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• College graduate, highly organized and tech-savvy with digital scheduling tools
• Friendly, patient, and intuitive with a naturally helpful disposition
• Discreet, trustworthy, and highly dependable
• Well-mannered with polished social skills, comfortable interacting with peers and professionals
• Self-starter with a strong sense of responsibility and excellent follow-through
• Previous experience supporting private individuals or families preferred
• Comfortable working independently and adapting to changing needs

Location: Upper West Side, Manhattan

Schedule: 32–40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend hours as needed by mutual agreement

If you are kind, proactive, and enjoy creating order and ease in someone’s life, we would love to hear from you.