Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Incorporated
CEDA Mission Statement:
To work in partnership with communities to empower families and individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.
Community Action Promise:
Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live.
We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
CEDA will only accept resumes and applications for open advertised or listed positions within the time frame indicated for each position. Unsolicited resumes and resumes received after the closing date for a position will not be considered or retained. Applicants must clearly and specifically identify the position for which they are applying. We appreciate your interest in CEDA.
It is the policy of the Community and Economic Development Association, Inc. to implement affirmatively, equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, or physical handicap, and positive action shall be taken to ensure the fulfillment of this policy. Also included in this policy are veterans of the United States military.
Job Title: |
Executive Assistant to the Vice President, Administration |
PA#: |
1021 |
Location: |
CEDA Central - Chicago, IL |
Department: |
Executive |
Description:
Position functions to perform various complex administrative duties and project coordination in support of the Vice President, Administration (VPA). Duties are performed with a-wide latitude for exercising discretion and judgment. Position requires experience managing confidential matters; must be comfortable working with senior executives as well as interfacing with Directors, support and program staff. Must demonstrate composure and integrity at all times.
Duties:
Include, but are not limited to: maintaining schedule and calendar for the VPA including organizing and scheduling meetings; preparing the VPA for meetings, trainings, seminars, etc.; preparing logistics, notices, minutes, schedules, general correspondence, food/beverage set-up etc., for Agency’s Finance, Technology and Audit Committee meetings; coordinating meetings, appointments and conference calls; corresponding/collaborating with other departmental staff, CDAs and CEDA contractors; maintaining regular communication and interaction with staff and external associates to schedule meetings and appointments, process paperwork, etc.; screening incoming mail/telephone calls and generating responses and/or routing to appropriate staff for the VPA and Director of Accounting; maintaining up-to-date departmental manuals; tracking, following-up and maintaining the departmental project schedule; composing general correspondence and typing documentation; maintaining organizational chart for Administration; preparing spreadsheets, generating reports and creating presentations; securing travel arrangements and coordinating itineraries as needed; providing overall administrative.
Qualifications:
AA degree, BA pref’d; 5+ years exp. working in a fast-paced nfp environment with strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multi-task. Must be flexible and able to work overtime and respond to rapidly changing priorities. Strong computer/Internet research skills; must be proficient with Microsoft Off. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Must be proficient with office equipment such as tape recorders, scanners, projectors, and telephone conference equipment. Excellent calendar management skills using Outlook or similar software.
Ideal candidate must be well-organized, detail-oriented, flexible and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting an office of diverse people and operations. A strong spirit of teamwork and cooperation is needed as well as a positive attitude. Ability to interact with staff, work under pressure, remain flexible/proactive, resourceful, efficient and professional. Excellent written/verbal comm. with strong decision-making ability; ability to maintain confidentiality.
Closing Date: March 12, 2010
Interested Applicants should forward resumes to:
Human Resources Department
HR@cedaorg.net
CEDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer