Acumen
Changing the way the world tackles poverty by investing in businesses and leaders improving the lives of the poor.
non-profit • poverty • social enterprise • impact investing • development
51 - 200
Executive Assistant - CEO
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🏢 In-office - Manhattan
Acumen
Changing the way the world tackles poverty by investing in businesses and leaders improving the lives of the poor.
non-profit • poverty • social enterprise • impact investing • development
51 - 200
Description
• Ensure seamless administrative function of the CEO’s office • Allocate time, arrange travel, represent the office in communications • Design a schedule for the CEO (~50% of the role) • Manage high volume of email traffic • Oversee, arrange and book all travel for the CEO • Run a transparent and discrete operation with other members of the Office of the CEO team • Prepare and track expense reports in timely manner • Coordinate with Talent, Legal and Finance on any contract signing • Take on other assignments at times, including research, writing, designing presentations, etc.
Requirements
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a service role in a relatively demanding professional environment • Ability to plan and execute with an end goal in mind and attention to the user experience, ability to communicate the implications of changes • Total discretion with sensitive information in all contexts • Excellent relationship management skills: ability to understand the players, their needs, their timelines, and treat them with dignity. • Excellent project management skills: ability to orient the players toward the end game, the deliverables involved, the activities required to meet them, and the shared timeline to execute. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills: crisp, clear, kind. • Ability to remain calm when plans change or plans go awry • Ability to anticipate needs and identify challenges before they arise. Ability to solve for them or communicate barriers up the line. • Ability to collaborate effectively with people from all walks of life, from all over the world and all levels of accountability • Familiarity with Salesforce or facility with CRM software in general for ease in learning • Mastery of tech apps including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail, and Zoom • Self reflective and aligned with Acumen values • Permanent authorization to work in the United States
Benefits
• Eligible for overtime • Yearly bonus • Benefits
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