Senior Executive Assistant to VP & DORHC

careers-cfr; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

On-site fitness center

Generous leave policies

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) seeks an organized executive assistant to support the Vice President, Senior Fellow, and Director of the Richard Haass Center for Education. Based in CFR's Washington, DC office, you will manage complex calendars, draft correspondence, coordinate travel, and help drive day-to-day operations across the Center.

You will track expenses, manage the VP's corporate card, prepare reports, and coordinate cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
• Interest in CFR's mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the VP, DORHC, including managing complex calendars, preparing meetings, drafting correspondence, registering and escorting guests, and coordinating travel.
• Track departmental expenses, manage the VP, DORHC's corporate credit card, and coordinate invoice payments and reimbursements.
• Provide a bridge for smooth communication from/to the office of the VP, DORHC with leaders and staff across the organization.
• Draft and edit communications, presentations, and reports on behalf of the VP, DORHC.
• Attend meetings, when appropriate, with the VP, DORHC, and take notes for follow-up and/or circulation.
• Handle ad-hoc projects as assigned by the VP, DORHC, which may include coordinating cross-departmental initiatives or assisting with high-priority tasks.

Skills

Calendar management

Communication

Multitasking

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) seeks an organized executive assistant to support the Vice President, Senior Fellow, and Director of the Richard Haass Center for Education. Based in CFR's Washington, DC office, you will manage complex calendars, draft correspondence, coordinate travel, and help drive day-to-day operations across the Center.

You will track expenses, manage the VP's corporate card, prepare reports, and coordinate cross-functional initiatives.