Position Summary: The Special Assistant to the Deputy for Policy and Strategy provides administrative, research, and operational support to the Deputy to the President for Policy and Strategy, with secondary responsibilities as assigned.
Responsibilities:
Policy and Strategy:
• Assist with the preparation of evaluative and analytical plans for policy and strategy development.
• Prepare institutional and programmatic policy materials and recommendations for supervisor.
• Conduct research to obtain background information on various projects.
• Format, edit, proofread, reproduce and distribute materials for internal and external audiences.
• Occasionally lead or moderate discussions and working groups, especially among peers in organizations related to development of policy, strategy, and institutional integration.
Policy and Strategy:
• Assist with the preparation of evaluative and analytical plans for policy and strategy development.
• Prepare institutional and programmatic policy materials and recommendations for supervisor.
• Conduct research to obtain background information on various projects.
• Format, edit, proofread, reproduce and distribute materials for internal and external audiences.
• Occasionally lead or moderate discussions and working groups, especially among peers in organizations related to development of policy, strategy, and institutional integration.
Administrative Support
• Provide administrative support to the Deputy including scheduling regular and ad-hoc meetings, responding to phone and email correspondence, making travel arrangements, and providing follow-up on any action items or assignments.
• Coordinate correspondence, file reports, and preserve vital records as needed.
• Help plan and coordinate the logistics of meetings and events, internally at headquarters as well as for visitors and Core Institute staff.
• Provide administrative support to the Deputy including scheduling regular and ad-hoc meetings, responding to phone and email correspondence, making travel arrangements, and providing follow-up on any action items or assignments.
• Coordinate correspondence, file reports, and preserve vital records as needed.
• Help plan and coordinate the logistics of meetings and events, internally at headquarters as well as for visitors and Core Institute staff.
Qualifications:
• Masters degree preferred, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in a non-profit organization
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work and collaborate in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal relations, oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with SharePoint a plus
• Ability to handle multiple demands, prioritize and produce high-quality work under pressure
• Commitment to accuracy in all tasks, attention to details is extremely important
• Enthusiastic with a capacity and willingness to learn; anticipate needs by being proactive.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in a non-profit organization
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work and collaborate in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal relations, oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with SharePoint a plus
• Ability to handle multiple demands, prioritize and produce high-quality work under pressure
• Commitment to accuracy in all tasks, attention to details is extremely important
• Enthusiastic with a capacity and willingness to learn; anticipate needs by being proactive.
To apply, please send an email to jobs@ned.org, with your name and Special Assistant - Job #1101 in the subject line. Applications must include a cover letter, resume, salary history and requirements, contact information for three references. The NED is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information please visit our website at www.ned.org. Please no phone calls.
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