Administrative Assistant - Education Partnerships

Professional Career•Chicago, IL

1d•$20 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Administrative Assistant for Moody’s Educational Partnership office, this position will play a crucial role in supporting the efforts of the partnership development team. This position will be responsible for assisting in the establishment and maintenance of strong relationships with various churches, parachurch, and missions organizations as well as faith-based companies and other educational institutions, both domestically and internationally. This position’s organizational and communication skills will help ensure the smooth operation of partnership initiatives, facilitating collaboration between Moody and its partner organizations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience in administrative or support roles.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with database management.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and tact when dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and a dynamic partnership development environment.
Authorized to work in the US legally without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, International Relations, or a related field.
Three years of experience in administrative or support roles, preferably within a university or educational institution setting.
Familiarity with the higher education landscape and international partnership development is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in drafting, proofreading, and editing partnership-related documents, including letters, emails, proposals and legal agreements.
Coordinate meetings, conferences, events and travel related to partnership development.
Prepare meeting agendas, materials, and presentations for partnership discussions.
Follow up on action items and ensure that commitments are fulfilled by all parties involved.
Facilitate communication between Moody’s partnership team, internal departments (such as Marketing, Admissions, Financial Aid, etc.), and external partners.
Manage a database of potential and existing partner institutions, ensuring partnership organizations are properly vetted, nurtured and that information is well-organized and updated regularly.
Produce reports and analyses on partnership activities for leadership review.
Track and document partnership progress, student enrollments and revenue.
Conduct research on potential partner institutions, identifying their strengths, focus areas, and alignment with Moody’s goals.
Support the development and execution of creative initiatives aimed at expanding Moody’s partnership network and enhancing engagement with current partners.
Other duties as assigned