What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant position at Pew Research Center?
Organization Overview
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research in the areas of U.S. politics and policy views; news habits and media; internet and technology; religion; race and ethnicity; international affairs; social, demographic and economic trends; science; research methodology and data science; and immigration and migration. Pew Research does not take policy positions. It is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts. Pew Research Center’s work is carried out by a staff of about 175.
Position Summary
The Executive Assistant is a member of the administrative support team and provides senior level support to a member of the executive team. Requires strong verbal and written communications skills, including proofreading and editing. Ability to tactfully manage internal and external relationships, and communicate in a clear, direct, and diplomatic style, handling sensitive situations and complex tasks discreetly, effectively, and efficiently. The Executive Assistant should have solid interpersonal and organizational skills, initiative, self-motivation, sound judgment, discretion, respect for confidentiality, ability to remain calm in a high energy fast-paced environment, and a commitment to providing professional, customer-focused service.
Primary Responsibilities
This position typically starts at $84,586 per year.
Location
Pew Research Center staff are required to be present in the Center’s Washington, D.C., office two core days weekly (Tuesday, Wednesday). Staff may work virtually from remote locations on other days in a typical work week.
Application Procedure
Click on the Apply button, and complete required fields. Both cover letter and resume are required.
Total Rewards
In addition to competitive pay, Pew Research Center’s employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes:
Pew Research Center makes employment decisions without regard to age, sex, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We encourage applications from candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research in the areas of U.S. politics and policy views; news habits and media; internet and technology; religion; race and ethnicity; international affairs; social, demographic and economic trends; science; research methodology and data science; and immigration and migration. Pew Research does not take policy positions. It is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts. Pew Research Center’s work is carried out by a staff of about 175.
Position Summary
The Executive Assistant is a member of the administrative support team and provides senior level support to a member of the executive team. Requires strong verbal and written communications skills, including proofreading and editing. Ability to tactfully manage internal and external relationships, and communicate in a clear, direct, and diplomatic style, handling sensitive situations and complex tasks discreetly, effectively, and efficiently. The Executive Assistant should have solid interpersonal and organizational skills, initiative, self-motivation, sound judgment, discretion, respect for confidentiality, ability to remain calm in a high energy fast-paced environment, and a commitment to providing professional, customer-focused service.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage complex executive calendars, prioritizing and scheduling meetings, conferences, and teleconferences; coordinate travel arrangements as needed.
- Support executive outreach efforts as needed.
- Manage assigned budget and other financial transactions for executive and team.
- Support the executive’s relationship with the Executive Team and with the Center board leadership.
- Prepare, proofread and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents.
- Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of projects while ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are achieved.
- Organize and maintain the document filing system.
- Coordinate cross-functional meetings with various team members to ensure action items are completed and outcomes align with strategic goals.
- Create meeting agendas including action items, and support meeting logistics.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail, focusing on accuracy and quality, without losing sight of the bigger picture.
- Self-disciplined to proactively resolve issues, anticipate needs and meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills including a strong sense of urgency to set priorities, juggle multiple tasks and organize time effectively. Proven ability to develop and manage systems and processes, as well as organize and prioritize multiple complex projects and tasks.
- Ability to understand organizational structure and to work through administrative systems, both as an individual and as a member of a team.
- Ability to resolve problems creatively and logically, applying expertise and experience to solve problems and detect underlying issues in complex situations and feels comfortable to consult appropriate colleagues and resources, asking questions when something isn’t clear.
- Handle confidential information with integrity and maintain the highest level of discretion
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 5 years of executive administrative support.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
- Strong organizational and planning skills with attention to detail.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams required. Familiarity with Asana, or other project management software.
- A proactive, self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as collaboratively.
This position typically starts at $84,586 per year.
Location
Pew Research Center staff are required to be present in the Center’s Washington, D.C., office two core days weekly (Tuesday, Wednesday). Staff may work virtually from remote locations on other days in a typical work week.
Application Procedure
Click on the Apply button, and complete required fields. Both cover letter and resume are required.
Total Rewards
In addition to competitive pay, Pew Research Center’s employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes:
- Affordable, comprehensive health care that includes medical, dental (including adult orthodontia) and vision benefits.
- Generous paid annual leave plan, including a winter break between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
- Employer-paid disability, life insurance and paid family leave plans
- Up to a 12% employer 401(k) contribution, with vesting at the end of the first year.
- A 37.5-hour workweek.
- Health savings or flexible spending account options with employer funding component.
- Flexibility to telework up to 60% for most staff
Pew Research Center makes employment decisions without regard to age, sex, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We encourage applications from candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
Salary : $84,586
