Virtual Assistant (Academic Research & Design Focus)

Location: Remote

Type: Part-Time (Flexible Hours)

Job Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Virtual Assistant to support academic research, digital content creation, and general administrative tasks. This role is ideal for someone with strong research capabilities, a creative eye for design, and excellent organisational and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth academic research and summarise findings clearly (with zero to minimum use of AI).
• Assist in the creation of visually appealing website mailers and social media content (graphics, layouts, posts).
• Manage content calendar and maintain organised digital files.
• Draft and proofread communications, reports, and manage admin tasks.
• Draft & Design Business Profiles, promote service offerings, etc.
• Collaborate remotely with business partner and respond promptly to requests.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in academic research or a related field.
• Proficiency in design tools and Website (e.g., Canva, Wix Marketing Tools).
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Tech-savvy with familiarity in productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Trello, etc).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in academia, communications, or digital marketing.
• Experience managing social media accounts or websites.

If interested in collaborating, please contact via  info@worldoflearning.co.za.