Executive Assistant to the Vice President, People & Culture

Executive Assistant To The Vice President, People And CultureThe salary range for this position is $62,000 to $78,000ORGANIZATION OVERVIEWAs a strategic partner of the United Nations, the United Nations Foundation brings together fresh thinking and diverse voices around innovative ideas to drive progress and tackle problems. Sometimes we work behind-the-scenes, shaping negotiations and connecting experts, advocates and decision-makers. Other times we drive public awareness and involvement through communications, campaigns, and convenings.

Over the years we've developed a diverse and dynamic portfolio of capabilities, tools, and platforms to help the UN build a better world for everyone, everywhere.JOB SUMMARYThe Executive Assistant to the Vice President, People and Culture provides high-level administrative, operational, and scheduling support to the Vice President and designated senior leaders across the People and Culture team. The Executive Assistant coordinates priorities, manages key administrative workflows, and helps ensure timely, organized support for the team's senior leadership.This position is based in Washington, DC (hybrid schedule).ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSupport the Vice President, People and Culture in handling sensitive matters with a high degree of confidentiality, discretionManage complex calendars, prioritize scheduling requests, and coordinate meetings, appointments, agendas, and daily commitments.Provide administrative and operational support, including drafting correspondence, memoranda, reports, invoices, and screening voicemailsArrange travel and accommodations, prepare itineraries, and process expense reports in a timely and accurate manner.Attend meetings on behalf of VP, taking and/or recording minutes and preparing other reference materialsPrepare and format documents, spreadsheets, presentations, reports, and project materials using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related systemsReview incoming communications and memoranda on behalf of senior staff, assess priority, and summarize or route information to appropriate team membersPerform office tasks including maintaining records, ordering supplies, and aid in administering HR and operations tasks/requestsPerform additional duties as assigned by executivesSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThe Executive Assistant, People and Culture is not a supervisory role.EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND/OR EXPERIENCETo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field preferred and/or at least four years of related experience requiredAbility to function well in a high-paced environment, have a strong business sense and can decipher priorities and make sound judgement calls when neededExtensive knowledge of office administration, clerical procedures, and recordkeeping systemsAble to type minimum of 50 words per minuteProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds at timesCOMPETENCIESExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and the ability to multitaskExtremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated softwareDISABILITY SPECIFICATIONSThe United National Foundation will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALSIt is required you upload your resume and a cover letter for this position.

Your application will be considered incomplete without these items. Please note that we cannot consider your application without a resume and cover letter submission.BENEFITS AND COMPENSATIONFor full-time, U.S. benefit eligible employees, UNF offers an excellent range of benefits, including:a choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA)dental insurancevision insuranceflexible spending accounts403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contributiongroup term and supplemental life insuranceshort-term disabilitylong-term disabilityback-up careemployee assistance programAdditionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.The United Nations Foundation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.