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Reception and Operations Administrative Assistant

Council on Foreign Relations

Washington, District of Columbiafull-timePosted 29 days ago

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Position Summary The Reception and Operations Administrative Assistant is a cross-functional support role, working as a key communication link with CFR staff, members, speakers, applicants, event managers, and visitors, and provides administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer and Finance team. In addition to traditional reception tasks, the Reception and Operations Administrative Assistant works under the direction of the Director of Council Operations and Deputy to the COO on administrative assistance for the Finance team as well as supporting administrative work for other teams as needed. This is a full-time position in CFR’s Washington D.C. office on site five days per week. This position will have regularly required overtime, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends, to support departmental operations and scheduled events. Essential Functions/Responsibilities • Serve as one of the principal first contact points at CFR’s DC office for all visitors and incoming phone calls, using discretion to screen incoming phone calls and requests from callers, including the media • Greet visitors, staff, members, and guests to CFR DC, supporting a welcoming yet highly professional atmosphere and providing excellent customer service to internal and external constituents • Assist the Senior Reception Services and Security Operations Manager with ongoing tasks such as scheduling staff headshots; distributing ID badges; maintaining a working knowledge of building occupancy levels; coordinating access for visiting staff(including booking workspace and ensuring badge information is current within the building access system), operating the visitor management system (Envoy) and familiarity with procedures and technology; and assisting with scheduling and tracking of various staff trainings or mandatory certification programs • Assisting as needed with day-of coordination of Council meetings, including checking in and handling special requests from meeting

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