Critical Path Advisors · 18 hours ago
Executive Assistant
Critical Path Advisors is an international nonprofit organization focused on combating blood cancer and blood disorders. They are seeking an Executive Assistant to support the US Country Manager-Medical by managing documentation, coordinating projects, and facilitating communication across the organization.
Responsibilities
Strategic Support for the US Country Manager-Medical
Decision preparation: Conduct research, analysis, and prepare decision-making materials on strategic topics
Project management and coordination: Plan, coordinate, and monitor strategic and cross-departmental projects on behalf of the US Country Manager-Medical
Reporting: Create management reports, KPI dashboards, and presentations
Monitoring: Track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, proactively identifying risks and supporting problem resolution
Organization and Coordination
Interface function: Act as the central point of contact between the US Country Manager-Medical, department heads, and external stakeholders
Process optimization: Support the streamlining of internal workflows and communication processes
Operational Excellence: Support continuous improvement of processes within the office to enhance operational efficiency and support the US Country Manager-Medical’s expanded responsibilities
Communication and Representation
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between departments, ensuring alignment and timely follow-up on action items
Internal communication: Draft and coordinate announcements, messages, and updates from the US Country Manager-Medical to employees
Reporting: Manage the preparation, consolidation, and dissemination of reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders
Meeting & Event Management:
Coordinate meetings and workshops, including agenda setting, minute-taking, and tracking progress against decisions
Confidential and Other Tasks
Confidentiality: Handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion
Special projects: Independently manage ad-hoc or high-priority tasks assigned by the US Country Manager-Medical
Other projects/duties as assigned for the overall benefit of the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience)
Minimum 5 years of professional experience, preferably in executive support, non-profit programming
Experience working independently and without supervision
Commitment to public service, volunteering, or cause-oriented work
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially as it relates to collaborating with team members remotely and speaking with stakeholders over the phone or video calls
Possess strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence
Discrete and respectful of confidentiality
Highly organized and resourceful
Efficient, natural problem solver, multi-tasker, high level of focus on details. All the details, big and small, must be managed as flawlessly as possible
Proficient with technology with an aptitude for learning new systems -- Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) essential
Must be proactive, extremely detail-oriented, and ready to pivot to address changing needs
Ability to work on tight deadlines while producing high-quality work
Benefits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance