Administrative Assistant supporting Giving and Fundraising Team in Arlington, VA, Immediate Need

Merito Group•Vienna, VA

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About The Position

Administrative Assistant supporting the Giving and Fundraising Team for a Major Non-Profit. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Provide general administrative support to executives. Serve as primary point-of-contact for assigned individual or department. Answer and screen incoming telephone calls. Review and respond to email, resolve routine questions and problems, greet visitors. Schedule and arrange staff participation in meetings, conference calls, local and international events and other activities. Prepare and process travel arrangements. Maintain and organize contact lists, records and reports. Draft and prepare correspondence. Coordinate and prepare materials for meetings and events. Attend meetings as needed. Complete financial transactions as directed. Monitor budgeted and non-budgeted revenue and/or expenses.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's Degree and/or IAAP certification preferred.
2+ years work experience in an administrative support/clerical role. Relevant experience in a not-for-profit, military, multicultural and/or global organization preferred.
Ability to manage a high volume of assignments with varying complexity and competing priorities in a fast paced environment with integrity and professionalism.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Proficiency using computers and electronics equipment. General knowledge of various software, applications, and programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office 365.
Must be punctual, organized and self-motivated, with the ability to quickly and easily adapt to changing organizational needs.
Ability to achieve desired results while working collaboratively in a team environment. Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed.
Ability to perform basic math and follow proper cash/donation handling and reporting procedures.
Ability to obtain and maintain proper credentials necessary to access client's locations and facilities including but not limited to security, credit and/or background screening, SOFA status, valid driver's license.
Physical requirements involved using hands/fingers to feel, climb ladders, kneel/crouch/crawl, repetitive motion, lift/carry up to 10lbs, talk/hear.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
IAAP certification
Relevant experience in a not-for-profit, military, multicultural and/or global organization

Responsibilities

Provide general administrative support to executives.
Serve as primary point-of-contact for assigned individual or department.
Answer and screen incoming telephone calls.
Review and respond to email, resolve routine questions and problems, greet visitors.
Schedule and arrange staff participation in meetings, conference calls, local and international events and other activities.
Prepare and process travel arrangements.
Maintain and organize contact lists, records and reports.
Draft and prepare correspondence.
Coordinate and prepare materials for meetings and events.
Attend meetings as needed.
Complete financial transactions as directed.
Monitor budgeted and non-budgeted revenue and/or expenses.