Administrative Coordinator
We are seeking an Administrative Coordinator who will support the Kissinger Center’s mission to advance and develop curricula, research, and programs in historically informed strategy and statecraft. The Administrative Coordinator will be responsible for day-to-day administration of the center and will serve as executive assistant to the Center’s Director. Responsibilities include scheduling and travel, financial accounting, data and file management, correspondence, and assisting with executing conferences and events.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan, support, and organize daily activities of the office or program.
- Manage team or individual calendars; plan and schedule meetings and coordinate their associated logistics.
- Prepare meeting materials (e.g., draft agenda, collect relevant information) and staff high level meetings. Record and draft minutes; monitor and follow-up on action items.
- Coordinate and provide various general office services, e.g., payroll, purchasing, records control, office moves/renovations, repairs and maintenance.
- May serve as the liaison or office contact with facilities.
- Identify and resolve administration problems and issues.
- Analyze operating practices, processes and procedures (e.g., record keeping systems, forms control, office layout, personnel requirements).
- Develop and recommend administrative processes/procedures to assure efficiency in general office operations; interpret and communicate operating policies
- Develop and compile reports. May assist with preparation of presentations.
- Assist with planning special events/functions, including workshops, conferences, etc.
- May perform some non-routine and confidential administrative functions, as needed.
- Coordinate work assignments of students and/or temporary office support, as needed.
- Coordinate preparation, set up and logistics for department/office events/functions.
- Assist with expense reports and invoice payment requests
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or graduation equivalent
- Two years related experience
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree highly preferred.
- Previous experience in accounting and/or event planning is preferred.
- Individual should have an interest in the study of foreign policy, including familiarity with universities, graduate training, and scholarly research in international affairs.
- Attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to handle concurrent projects, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a dynamic team are essential. Excellent writing, communication skills, and use of discretion and confidentiality in business dealings are required.
Classified Title: Administrative Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OE
Starting Salary Range: $18.20 - $33.90 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday,8:00am-5:00pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/District of Columbia
Department name: Kissinger Center
Personnel area: SAIS