Description
Summary:
The Operations & Administrative Assistant ensures smooth operations across teams, focusing on administration, finance, contracts, and logistics in a dynamic environment.
Highlights:
1. Key role in ensuring smooth operations across all teams on-site
2. Thrive in a dynamic environment handling a variety of tasks efficiently
3. Provides hands-on support across teams and functions as needs arise
**The Role**
As an Operations \& Administrative Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth operations across all teams on\-site, with a primary focus on administration\-related tasks. You will support both the Education and Hospitality crews while working closely with the General Manager (GM) and Education Center Director (ECD) to manage finance\-related processes, hiring administration, contracts, budgeting, logistics, and operational planning.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys handling a variety of tasks that keep our locations running efficiently. As a true generalist, you will provide hands\-on support for a wide range of tasks across teams and functions as needs arise.
**What You'll Do**
Finance \& Administration
* Upload invoices to the finance system and track payments.
* Book invoices and landlord receipts into Payhawk.
* Maintain a finance tracker for budgeting and planning.
* Calculate monthly charges for team members staying in Boundless Homes.
* Process team invoicing for rent and bills monthly.
* Track invoices, budgeting, and financial planning for events, teaching resources, and purchases.
* Coordinate with the accounting office and local authorities for hiring administration.
* Prepare and maintain monthly/annual documentation for labor authorities.
* Update and maintain accurate property information across various internal property records.
Contracts \& Documentation
* Coordinate and mediate contract drafting and signing for vendors, landlords, and team members.
* Update files related to property descriptions, lease terms, and rental agreements with guidance.
* Support the administrative side of real estate expansion.
* Assist in drafting agreements with service providers and third parties.
Onboarding \& Team Support
* Handle all administrative communication for new team members, including housing arrangements, arrivals, and general support.
* Prepare and organize files and presentation decks for pre\-arrival webinars, operational tasks, new cohorts, and community events to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new team members and families.
Logistics \& Procurement
* Order and track cleaning supplies, classroom materials, and operational resources.
* Oversee equipment upkeep and supply inventory management.
* Manage the procurement and distribution of swag for new students.
* Provide administrative planning and logistics support for Extracurricular Activities (ECAs), field trips, and other community events.
* Budget, arrange transportation, and coordinate teams for event execution.
General Support
* Support cohort turnover weeks, helping teams prepare for guest arrivals and departures.
* Provide coverage during team member vacations, absences, or leaves.
* Participate in key events, such as welcome ceremonies, to provide support where needed.
* Assist team members to curate experiences, services, and other offerings.
* Be available to occasionally support or attend team gatherings, location events, or key activities that may take place outside of standard working hours.
* Monitor community channels and support team members to respond to questions and requests in a timely manner.
* Provide support with any other administrative tasks as requested.
**Success Metrics**
* High NPS scores.
* Efficient and timely processing of invoices, contracts, and administrative tasks.
* Well\-organized logistics for events, onboarding, and procurement.
* High satisfaction from team members and leadership regarding administrative support.
**About You**
* Excellent communication skills in English and Portuguese.
* Must be based in Sintra.
* Experience in administration, finance support, or operations in fast\-growth startups.
* Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
* Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to thrive in ambiguous environments.
* Experience with finance systems, budgeting, and invoice tracking.
* Comfortable working in a fast\-paced, multicultural environment.
* A can\-do attitude — you do what it takes to contribute to the success of the team.
* Strong communication and coordination skills.
* Able to problem\-solve independently while collaborating with different teams.
* Experience in hospitality, education, or real estate administration is a plus.
**Why Join Us**
* The world is your oyster — immerse yourself in inspiring destinations while you work.
* Meaningful impact — create environments where children and families thrive together.
* Experience curation — design authentic cultural moments that become lifelong memories.
* Community building — foster deep bonds between global families and enable childhood friendships across borders.
* Work\-life integration — structured schedules with time to explore and recharge.
* Family benefits — enjoy discounted tuition for your children at our Boundless Schools.
**What's Next**
* First call (30 min) — Chat with our Recruiter.
* Interview with the General Manager (45 min) — Deep dive into your experience and approach.
* Interview with ECD (45 min) — Deep dive into your experience and approach.
* Final check\-in (optional, 30 min) — Wrap\-up conversation to clarify any questions.
The process may change slightly as we go along, but we'll keep you informed at all times. If you're ready to take on a dynamic role and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Pagamento: 18 000,00€ \- 20 000,00€ por ano
Localização do trabalho: Presencial