Personal Assistant

Personal Assistant — Upper West Side, Manhattan

Compensation: 50 per hour + benefits Schedule: Full-time, with flexible scheduling

Private Staff Group is seeking an exceptionally bright, articulate, and emotionally intelligent Personal Assistant to support a Columbia University student on Manhattan's Upper West Side.

This is a distinctive role for a college-educated professional who combines strong academic skills with warmth, maturity, and discretion. Beyond day-to-day support, the right person will be a thoughtful presence and a capable writing and research partner — someone the principal can think alongside, write with, and trust completely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Academic and research support, including thesis-related writing, editing, and project organization
• Drafting and refining correspondence and written communication
• Calendar management and coordination of personal, academic, and medical appointments
• Helping keep personal and medical-related records and information organized
• Travel logistics and day-to-day organization
• Occasional errands and light personal/wardrobe organization
• Serving as a steady, supportive, companion-like presence throughout the week

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• College graduate (advanced degree a plus) with a strong academic record
• An exceptional writer, comfortable with research and thesis-level work
• Intellectually curious, articulate, and able to engage thoughtfully across many topics
• Emotionally intelligent, self-aware, mature, and genuinely kind
• A working familiarity with medical terminology, records, or healthcare navigation is a strong asset
• A background or education in psychology, child development, or a related field is a plus
• Polished, well-spoken, and socially graceful with peers and professionals
• Discreet, trustworthy, and highly dependable
• Prior experience supporting a private individual or family preferred

Location: Upper West Side, Manhattan

Schedule: Full-time with flexible scheduling

A college degree and outstanding writing ability are required.

If you are intelligent, warm, and genuinely enjoy supporting and thinking alongside the person you work for, we would love to hear from you.