Do you believe technology can improve lives around the world? We do! We are IT at the Gates Foundation. We are a creative, dynamic group of technologists determined to help change the world. Bring your creative thinking to our tight knit, energetic team to help us achieve our mission. Work CAN be fun and inspiring – check us out.
Areas of Responsibility:
The role of the Senior Assistant is to provide wide and varied administrative and organizational support for Senior Leaders on the IT team. Key Duties may include all or a combination of the following:
- Complex calendar management and travel planning
- Basic financial duties including expense, budget and invoice reconciliation
- Records and data management including but not limited to management of the team SharePoint site, maintaining an organized filing system etc.
- Assist with the planning for events, meetings, conferences, convenings, retreats and presentations
- Work on division specific special projects as needed
- May determine methods & procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance to other support staff
Educational Background:
Associates degree (or equivalent work experience) with 5+ years of experience preferred
Skills/Experience:
- Experience managing confidential information
- Excellent judgment, discretion and ability to work independently
- Problem solving skills
- Ability and interest in working on a team
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external contacts, maintain a pleasant demeanor at all times and have the ability to adjust to a wide variety of working styles
- Proficient with MS Office Suite and knowledge of basic accounting
- Ability to understand organizational priorities and how they align with the goals of the department/division
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Apr 11 2018
Active Until:
May 11 2018
Hiring Organization:
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
industry:
Nonprofit