POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Administrative Assistant

Organization Overview

The Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP), located in Washington, DC and New York City, is a nonprofit public policy and technical assistance (TA) organization. CSSP believes that even the toughest social problems have solutions, and that families have a right to equal opportunities for improved living conditions and children have a right for an equal opportunity to secure a better future.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a great Administrative Assistant to join our team in New York. A general description of the duties for this job is listed below. The list is not exhaustive; rather it is representative of the kind of work the selected candidate will do.

Primary Responsibilities

General Administrative

• Coordinate logistics for on-site and off-site meetings and conferences
• Oversee management of filing system
• Proofread reports, proposals, letters, etc.
• Pro-actively support a team approach
• Prepare expense reports
• Conduct research for various reports
• Cover reception desk

Office Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the New York office, including handling facilities serving as point person for IT and other equipment/vendor matters
• Track various service accounts and negotiate rates for services
• Process contracts for consultant work and check requests, and track budget

What Does It Take To Work at CSSP?

We seek someone who has a commitment to our values and principles; is results-oriented; has good administrative and organizational ability with high attention to detail; and can work collaboratively with a diversified team on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment We expect the Administrative Assistant to possess excellent oral and written communication skills; have strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel); outstanding interpersonal skills used to work with a diverse group of peers, consultants, advisors and grantees; and possess sound judgment and common sense, including knowing when to use and show discretion, listen well, and show fairness in all interactions. Some travel may be necessary. A Bachelors degree is required plus a minimum of one year relevant work experience.

Other?

Our organization is committed to eradicating racism where it exists, and in this work, you will need to be able to address racial disparities and other inequities that you encounter. You also will need to participate in our internal capacity-building work around structural racism.

What Do You Get in Return?

You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference, and you will be joining some of the nation’s best thinkers and TA providers. The work is hard but rewarding. You will receive a competitive salary that is commensurate with your experience. We believe in pay for performance and in providing a very generous benefits package, including health care insurance, pension plan, and parking or public transit subsidies, among other benefits. We provide generous vacation, sick, and holiday leave. We also provide personal or floating days to be used at your discretion.

What Else?

We provide you with new tech equipment and pleasing work surroundings (although you must be flexible). We are a good group that enjoys working together to generate the best ideas and written products, so bring a strong sense of intellectual curiosity. Intrigued? If so, send a cover letter and resume as instructed below.

How to Apply?

Interested applicants should mail or fax a resume with a cover letter to:

Administrative Assistant Search
Center for the Study of Social Policy
Attention: Myra Soto
55 Exchange Place, Suite 404
New York, NY 10005
Fax : (212)995-8756

NO TELEPHONE OR EMAIL INQUIRIES PLEASE. We welcome your interest in CSSP and are pleased to accept applications if your background and interests match our work and goals. Due to the large number of inquires we receive; we only select candidates for interviews whose background and experience most closely match and complement the requirements of the position. All letters, however, will be acknowledged.

CSSP is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, we seek a broad and diverse set of candidates for each position. CSSP takes affirmative action to ensure that discrimination does not occur on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, religious or political affiliation, disability, or any other classification considered discriminatory under applicable U.S. laws or the laws of the District of Columbia and the State of New York.

This position will remain open until filled.

CSSP is an equal opportunity employer, and as such, we seek a broad and diverse set of candidates for each position. CSSP takes affirmative action to ensure that discrimination does not occur on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, religious or political affiliation, disability, or any other classification considered discriminatory under applicable U.S. laws or the laws of the District of Columbia.

Updated March 31, 2008