Job Summary

Houston Skilled Consultancy is looking for a detail‑oriented, people‑friendly Virtual Assistant (VA) to handle day‑to‑day administrative tasks, calendar and inbox management, basic documentation, and client coordination. This role is purpose-built for candidates who want to restart or balance their careers alongside family responsibilities—especially housewives seeking flexible, remote work with clear processes, supportive training, and predictable routines.
Key Responsibilities

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Calendar & Scheduling: Coordinate meetings across time zones, send invites, manage reschedules/cancellations, and avoid conflicts.

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Inbox & Communication Management: Draft, sort, and respond to routine emails; flag priority items; maintain a clean, organized inbox.

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Documentation & Data Entry: Prepare and format documents, spreadsheets, and presentations; maintain trackers and logs.

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Client & Stakeholder Coordination: Share agendas, follow-ups, and minutes of meetings; manage simple client queries professionally.

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Task & Project Tracking: Maintain task lists, reminders, and simple project boards (e.g., Trello, Asana, ClickUp).

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File & Knowledge Management: Organize shared drives, folders, and naming conventions for fast retrieval.

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Basic Research: Compile simple internet research and summaries to support decision-making.

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Reporting: Generate weekly/monthly status reports and productivity summaries.

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Process Compliance: Follow established SOPs and contribute to improving them as you learn.

• Required Skills and Qualifications
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Excellent written and verbal English communication.

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Strong organizational skills with a proactive follow-up habit.

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Working knowledge of MS Office/Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Calendar).

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Comfort using online productivity tools (Zoom/Meet, Calendly, Slack/Teams, Trello/Asana/ClickUp).

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Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

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High reliability and professionalism in remote settings (privacy, punctuality, responsiveness).

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Stable internet connection and a laptop/desktop.

• Experience
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0–3 years of experience in administration, coordination, customer support, operations, or similar roles.

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Career returnees / homemakers without prior corporate experience are encouraged to apply—we will train you.

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Prior experience as a Virtual Assistant is a plus, but not mandatory.

• Working Hours
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Flexible: Choose from 20–40 hours per week depending on your availability.

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Core collaboration window: Between 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST (you may select a fixed block within this window).

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Occasional early/late meetings may occur for international stakeholders (with prior notice).

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Time management & prioritization under shifting demands.

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Attention to detail in calendars, documents, and communications.

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Confidentiality & discretion with sensitive information.

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Process mindset—ability to follow SOPs and suggest improvements.

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Learning agility—comfortable picking up new tools and workflows quickly.

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Service orientation—calm, courteous, and solution-focused.

• Benefits
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Remote-first role with genuine schedule flexibility.

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Structured onboarding & paid training on tools, templates, and SOPs.

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Clear, documented processes to make the work predictable and stress-free.

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Performance-based incentives and progression to Senior VA / Team Lead / Operations Coordinator tracks.

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Supportive, inclusive culture welcoming housewives and professionals returning to work.

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Paid time off and festival/holiday flexibility (as per company policy).

• Why Join Houston Skilled Consultancy?
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We believe in second careers and flexible careers—your home responsibilities are respected.

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You will work with well-defined tasks, clear ownership, and supportive mentors.

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Career growth without the commute—advance based on outcomes, not hours spent online.

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Be part of a professional yet empathetic team that values structure, clarity, and respect.

• How to Apply
• Email your resume (PDF preferred) to us with the subject line:
Application – Virtual Assistant (Admin & Scheduling) – Your Name

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Add a short cover note explaining:

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Your availability (hours per week & preferred time window)

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Your comfort with tools (Google Workspace, Calendly, Trello/Asana, etc.)

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Why this flexible VA role fits your current life stage

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• (Optional) Attach a 1-page sample: a formatted document, simple spreadsheet, or a mock email response to showcase your communication and formatting skills.
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Shortlisted candidates will go through:

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A quick skills assessment (email drafting + scheduling task)

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A video interview with the hiring manager

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