Deadline: 30 May 2016
Open Society Foundations (OSF) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Executive Assistant in New York, United States.
The Executive Assistant will demonstrate the highest level of discretion, integrity, excellent judgment, and respect in his or her relationships with colleagues, and have excellent skills in communication and cross-cultural collaboration.
OSF works to build vibrant and tolerant societies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of all people.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Executive Assistant will perform the following functions-
- Managing the strategic elements of the Director’s role and activities including email monitoring, managing and scheduling a complex yearly calendar and daily schedule, organizing meeting logistics and materials, arranging travel arrangements, and processing business expenses.
- Diplomatic written & phone correspondence with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
- Preparing the Director for meetings with internal and external guests and ensuring timely follow up.
- Assisting other Strategy Unit colleagues as needs arise (processing payments, assisting with event coordination etc.).
- Providing communications support including research and preparation of speeches, presentations, and papers to be delivered by the Director.
- Managing special projects as they arise.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Bachelor’s degree from 4-year College or university and/or 3-5 years of relevant experience and/or training.
- Strong office management or executive assistant experience required.
- Communications experience a plus.
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other software tools (project management software, etc.) for managing a range of business processes.
- Exceptional listening and communication skills, with sensitivity to cultural communication differences.
- Ability to demonstrate discretion, diplomacy, integrity, excellent judgment, and respect in relationships with colleagues.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their resume and cover letter through online process.
For more information, please visit OSF.
