What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant, Education position at Council on Foreign Relations?
Overview
Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York, an office in Washington, DC, and programs nationwide. It is dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. CFR's 5,000 members are leaders in international affairs and foreign policy. CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent magazine on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org.
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) creates innovative educational resources that seek to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and perspective—the global literacy—required to understand the forces, ideas, and institutions that shape today’s world. These resources include CFR Education multimedia explainers and simulations. Each resource comes with companion teaching resources and activities appropriate for a specific target audience, be it high school teachers, college professors, and/or their students.
The Program Assistant will provide administrative support for the VP of Education and the entire Education department.
The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):
- Process and handle invoices for the department.
- Prepare monthly finance reports.
- Make travel arrangements and process expense reimbursements for the department.
- Coordinate the catering for small team meetings.
- Book rooms, set up necessary equipment, and ensure readiness for meetings.
- Time permitting, support research and other departmental projects.
- Support the VP in coordinating the annual budget process and reports to funders.
- Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required.
Qualifications
Experience
- Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, and/or journalism with high academic achievement preferred
- At least one year of administrative support experience
Related Skills & Other Requirements
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite programs
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
- Interest in international relations preferred
Required Application Materials
Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position.
Compensation and Benefits
- The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $55,000 – $58,000, depending on experience.
- In addition to competitive salaries, CFR provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.
About CFR
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is committed to fostering a foreign policy community in the United States that is more representative of American society, recognizing that diverse backgrounds and perspectives contribute to broader, more informed participation in the foreign policy debate and lead to an enhanced understanding of the world and the United States’ role therein. To that end, CFR is dedicated to continuing to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout its work and workplace by building a more diverse membership and staff, producing and dispensing thoughtful analysis on a broad range of foreign policy issues, and developing relevant, wide-reaching programming that also serves to expand the foreign policy talent pipeline to underrepresented populations.
The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.
Salary : $55,000 - $58,000
