Senior Program Assistant, NEASO Rank 5 #H029
- Tracking Code
- Posting Period: Open Until Filled
- Job Description
This position supports NEA's strategic objective to focus the energy and resources of its 3 million members toward the promotion of public education by performing high-level and detailed administrative and programmatic support to the Center for Advocacy and Outreach (CAO).
Position Summary: The essential functions of this position include providing high-level administrative, program, technical and financial support for the Center for Advocacy and Outreach (CAO) programs and projects, including responsibility for providing administrative support to the Director of Government Relations. The incumbent handles advanced scheduling, writes and edits reports and correspondence, makes hotel and travel arrangements and processes travel vouchers, and creates PowerPoint departmental presentations. The incumbent also assists in the planning of conferences/meetings, including handling logistical arrangements and providing on-site support; developing and editing of materials; coordinating print production; and providing support to governance committees and events. The incumbent provides assistance to the CAO Manager for Business Affairs in providing departments within the Center with program support, including, but not limited to, developing tracking systems for various departmental reports; coordinating department projects; implementing NEA policies and procedures; preparing advocacy related and departmental spreadsheets; tracking of fiscal resources with NEA external partners, as well as preparing; and compiling data and developing and maintaining databases. To carry out these responsibilities, the incumbent uses a personal computer, associated software, and travels occasionally.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following is provided: The position involves creative and analytical thinking; oral and written communication skills; meticulous attention to detail; human relations skills; use of computer keyboard; sitting, standing or walking for long periods; stooping, bending, and reaching; and stamina to work long hours and ability to travel by various conveyances, e.g., automobile, plane.
- Required Skills
Minimum Education Requirement: Associate of Arts degree, preferably in business administration or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be obtained. Minimum Qualifications: Three years of progressively responsible program and administrative experience that must include support to a high level executive, writing and editing skills, presentation material development, participating in program development, determining implementation strategies, and providing technical program assistance concerning the particulars of a program. Other Requirements: Minimum typing speed 40 wpm. Skill and clerical tests will be administered.* Work samples (e.g. spreadsheets, database, or presentation materials) may be required at interview. Availability to work extended hours on evenings and weekends. Occasional travel required.
- Required Experience
Selection Criteria: Tier 1 (Essential): Proven current knowledge of and experience providing support to a department director and/or other executive staff. Demonstrated high-level technology skills for managing calendars, appointments, and schedules, word processing, spreadsheet, database development/maintenance, and development of presentation materials (preferably using Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point software), and electronic communications. Demonstrated web skills and experience with multimedia, digital and online platforms. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters. Effective interpersonal and customer service skills to interact with all levels of staff and governance. Demonstrated skill in coordinating meeting and travel logistics. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Ability to handle multiple and complex tasks simultaneously under stringent time frames and changing conditions. Demonstrated use of sound judgment for decision-making and ability to follow through on tasks with minimal supervision. Ability to create reports and resources for purposes of tracking work. Experience collecting and synthesizing data. Proven current experience providing specialized program, administrative, and financial support, including processing vouchers and vendor payments. Knowledge of PeopleSoft for voucher processing. Tier 2 (Significant): Knowledge of and overall work of the Center for Advocacy and Outreach. Tier 3 (Desirable): Knowledge of mission and programs of the National Education Association. Knowledge of Congressional and White House operations.
- Job Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Position Type
- Full-Time/Regular
- Salary
- 51,869.00 - 84,282.00 USD
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