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Administrative Assistant, Executive Office

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Washington, D.C., USA
Full-time

The Administrative Assistant provides support to members of the Executive Office and reports to the Special Assistant to the Deputy CEO.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Provide support to leadership in the Executive Office by:
    • Answering phone calls
    • Greeting guests and escorting to office
    • Making copies and/or scans as requested
    • Scheduling meetings and/or travel at the direction of the assistant
    • Help dial into meetings as needed
  • Provide support to Head of Policy Planning, to include:
    • Scheduling meetings and travel
    • Assist with expense reports
  • Oversee catering and logistical support for internal and public-facing meetings of the Executive Office leadership
  • Assist with infrequent Executive Office grant requests
  • Pick up Executive Office mail from mail room and distribute
  • Upload and manage contacts and enter meeting notes into Salesforce for Executive Office leadership
  • Support biannual Board meeting preparation as needed to include:
    • Assisting with creation of Board meeting materials, such as table tents, place cards, etc.
    • Supporting the team in the Board briefing book production process (copy editing, creating shipping labels, etc.) prior to Board meetings.
  • Perform general research when requested
  • Assist International Advance Officer with managing pre-trip processes, such as contracts, obtaining visas, and preparing briefing books
  • Maintain Executive Office intranet page
  • Assist Executive Office leadership with social media as needed
  • Create and maintain contact sheet of Foundation-wide assistants
  • Digitize hardcopy files of Executive Office leadership
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree required
Skills/Experience: 
  • One to three years of administrative experience
  • Strong attention to detail and demonstrated excellence working in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong professional interpersonal skills and diplomacy; the ability to interact with people from diverse, multi-cultural backgrounds
  • Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
  • Ability to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle stress
  • Experience using professional applications of social media including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and others
Compensation/Benefits: 

For full-time employees we offer an excellent range of benefits, including a choice of two health plans through CareFirst (PPO or HDHP), dental insurance, vision discount plan, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Long-Term Care Insurance, Health Club Discounts, Commuter Benefits, and Employee Assistance Program.

12 Paid holidays, 4 weeks of vacation, 10 sick days, 3 personal days and 8 weeks of parental leave (mother or father), access to the UNFCU Credit Union, 150% match on our 403b retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and discounted Zipcar membership. 

Organization Info

United Nations Foundation

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Founded: 
1998
About Us
Mission: 

The United Nations is the one international organi­zation with the reach and vision capable of solving global problems.

The United Nations Foundation links the UN's work with others around the world, mobilizing the energy and expertise of business and non-governmental organizations to help the UN tackle issues including climate change, global health, peace and security, women's empowerment, poverty eradication, energy access, and U.S.-UN relations.

The United Nations Foundation is honored to work with you and the United Nations to foster a more peaceful, prosperous and just world.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Feb 9 2018
Active Until: 
Mar 10 2018
Hiring Organization: 
United Nations Foundation
industry: 
Nonprofit