Executive Operations Associate
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This internship presents a unique opportunity for final-year undergraduates or recent graduates to work closely with a seasoned Senior Executive and Founder. It offers a chance to gain firsthand experience in executive support, business operations, research, stakeholder engagement, and AI-enabled productivity tools—all within a flexible, mostly remote work environment with minimal in-person meetings.
Employer: A Senior Executive & Founder
Location: Lagos
Deadline: Monday, 31 August 2026 at 11:59 PM WAT
Schedule: Predominantly remote, with approximately 1–2 in-person meetings monthly
Type: Recent graduate or Final-Year Undergraduates
Description:
This is an opportunity for a high-potential final-year undergraduate or recent graduate to work closely with an accomplished Senior Executive & Founder.
This is not a traditional personal assistant role.
You will support real executive priorities while developing practical capabilities in: executive support and coordination, business operations, research and information synthesis, professional communication, project follow-through, stakeholder coordination, digital and AI-enabled productivity. The role is designed for someone who is smart, highly organised, curious, dependable and eager to learn how senior-level work gets done.
Benefits:
1. Predominantly remote work structure
2. Direct mentorship from a Senior Executive & Founder
3. Practical capability development in executive support, operations, research, communication, project management, stakeholder coordination, and AI-enabled productivity
4. Flexible in-person meetings (only 1–2 per month)
Responsibilities:
1. Support real executive priorities
2. Provide executive support and coordination
3. Assist with business operations
4. Conduct research and information synthesis
5. Handle professional communication
6. Ensure project follow-through
7. Coordinate with stakeholders
8. Apply digital and AI-enabled productivity tools
Requirements:
1. Final-year undergraduate or recent graduate
2. Smart, highly organised, curious, dependable
3. Eager to learn how senior-level work gets done
4. Ability to think, prioritise, and take ownership
5. Personal thinking and experiences reflected in responses
6. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to discuss or expand on responses during later stages
Required skills:
Executive support, coordination, business operations, research, information synthesis, professional communication, project follow-through, stakeholder coordination, digital productivity, AI-enabled productivity, organisation, curiosity, dependability, prioritisation, ownership, critical thinking
Why Apply
This role is ideal for ambitious individuals who are highly organized, curious, dependable, and eager to learn how high-level executive work is conducted. It provides direct mentorship from an accomplished leader, offering practical skills that are valuable across many fields, including business operations, project management, and digital productivity. The flexible structure, with only 1–2 in-person meetings a month, makes it suitable for students or recent grads balancing other commitments, while giving you a glimpse into executive-level decision-making and strategic support.
Before You Apply
Make sure you can demonstrate your organization, dependability, and curiosity through your responses. Highlight any experience or skills related to executive support, research, stakeholder coordination, or digital tools, even if from academic projects or personal initiatives. Emphasize your ability to prioritize tasks, take ownership of responsibilities, and adapt to new technologies, especially AI-enabled productivity tools. Since the role is predominantly remote, ensure you have a suitable workspace and reliable internet connection. Be prepared to discuss how your personal experiences and mindset align with the qualities of a dependable, proactive learner eager to understand senior-level operations. Finally, tailor your application to reflect your ability to think critically and manage responsibilities independently.
