Executive Assistant-541016
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Conduct research, draft, and edit written materials including correspondence, memoranda, speeches, reports, and briefing papers for the Assistant Secretary and Chief of Staff. Coordinate high-level diplomatic meetings, manage calendars, book transportation, and prepare briefing checklists and background memoranda for engagements with foreign ministers and other principals. Support representational events and conferences by planning, budgeting, recruiting volunteers, and providing onsite control officer assistance. Manage office staff through performance reviews, maintain databases, track taskers, and handle sensitive executive travel logistics while serving as a liaison for the ECA Front Office.
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree
- Some specialized experience which provided the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the responsibilities of the position outlined above
- Basic familiarity with U.S. foreign policy and international educational and cultural exchanges
- Excellent computer skills, with proven experience in or the ability to learn the following applications: MS Office (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), Adobe Creative Suite, Email marketing tools, Salesforce
- Experience gathering, interpreting, and synthesizing data to inform pertinent issues to management and other stakeholders
- Demonstrated skills or knowledge of global internet access and research capabilities
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to interact with all nationalities in a culturally sensitive manner
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level
Desired Qualifications
- Preference for work on educational and cultural exchanges
- Preference for exposure to U.S. foreign affairs agencies and/or international organizations
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