Strategic Executive Assistant to VP, Center for Education

Council on Foreign Relations; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

On-site fitness center

Generous leave policies

Job summary

The Council on Foreign Relations is seeking an organized executive assistant to support the Vice President, Senior Fellow, and Director of the Richard Haass Center for Education in Washington, DC. The role focuses on managing calendars, preparing meetings, drafting correspondence, and coordinating travel for high-level leaders.

The EA will track expenses, process invoices, and ensure smooth cross-functional communication across CFR.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Ability to meet demanding deadlines and interact with the public professionally.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the VP, DORHC, including managing calendars, meetings, correspondence, and travel.
• Track departmental expenses and coordinate invoice payments and reimbursements.
• Serve as a communication bridge between the VP, DORHC and CFR staff/leaders.
• Draft and edit communications, presentations, and reports on behalf of the VP, DORHC.
• Attend meetings with the VP, DORHC and take notes for follow-up and circulation.

Skills

5+ years experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Council on Foreign Relations is seeking an organized executive assistant to support the Vice President, Senior Fellow, and Director of the Richard Haass Center for Education in Washington, DC. The role focuses on managing calendars, preparing meetings, drafting correspondence, and coordinating travel for high-level leaders.

The EA will track expenses, process invoices, and ensure smooth cross-functional communication across CFR.