Interim Admin. Assistant
About the Company
Founded in 2015 by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal expands opportunity and equality for all people through high-impact investments, philanthropy, partnerships, and advocacy. We accelerate social progress by removing barriers that hold people back.
We strive to be creative and innovative in our work and flexible in the approach we take to solving problems. To date, we have invested in over 150 organizations, including nonprofits, private sector companies, venture funds, and advocacy groups that are on the frontlines of the issues we work on. Some areas we currently focus on: women in technology and innovation; women in public office; women and girls of color; adolescent mental health; paid family and medical leave; and caregiving.
Inspired by our founder, we reach across communities and sectors to bring together changemakers who can scale up proven ideas and catalyze new ones. We learn from their experiences, amplify their resources, then step back so they can lead. Our impatience with the status quo is fueled by an optimism that progress is always possible.
About the Job
This position will lead administrative support to the Sr. Director, Program Strategy, Advocacy & Public Affairs supporting scheduling, workflow, and key projects under the Sr. Director’s purview. As part of this role, the administrative assistant will support cross-cutting projects that advance the work of the Advocacy and Public Affairs team, coordinate team meetings and information sharing. Finally, the role will also facilitate visitors related to meetings hosted by the Sr. Director.
To be successful in this role you will need to be a self-starter who is flexible and adaptable. At times, you will be called upon to stretch your schedule, roll with the punches, and provide rapid responses all while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail, diligence, and confidentiality.
This role is expected to have a duration of 12 months. This means that, absent some change, the position will end within that timeframe as defined in the offer letter.
Responsibilities
Strategic Calendar Management:
Manage scheduling and administrative support for Sr. Director; proactively manage the flow and pace of workstreams, meeting cadence, and projects
Drive Sr. Director's priorities and reschedule others; troubleshooting when necessary; collaborating with partners and assistants within Pivotal Ventures and external organizations
Balance conflicting priorities with the internal and external timelines of other teams within the organization; understanding the rhythm for the schedule and building and thinking through impact of events and changes to overall calendar
Coordination of travel planning and schedules, including transportation, accommodations, conference/event registrations, travel documentation, etc.
Organizational and Operational Support:
Develop project plans and other tools to support the team’s workflow, regular meeting cadence, time and task management, organize larger meetings for team, and other responsibilities as advised
Hold all weekly team agendas to support the team in prioritizing tasks effectively and coordinating key workstreams
Coordinate and plan events (dinners, receptions, speakers) that may occur in the office or in external venues, in support of Pivotal’s outreach and brand presence in DC
Develop information infrastructure for the team as needed, and ensure key documents and files are organized (electronically) and easy to locate across teams, including through SharePoint and OneDrive
Maintain databases by inputting complete, timely and accurate information
Review, reconciliation, and filing monthly expense reports
Monitoring and maintenance of subscriptions, ID/passwords
Upload and maintain notes and touch points in CRM database
Communication and Collaboration:
Deliver exceptional, high-touch service to visitors, guests, and partners, ensuring seamless communication, personalized experiences, and a lasting positive impression
Follow all security SOPs to help maintain a safe workplace—this includes inputting guest information into Pivotal’s Visitor Management System, following a consistent check in process and making sure office delivery SOPs are always followed without exception
Answer and screen general solicitation calls and emails sent to the Sr. Director on an as needed basis
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
2-4+ years of combined experience in an administrative and executive support role with heavy emphasis on calendaring and scheduling
Proven track record of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with demanding timelines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail, regardless of the task
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote), SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat
Preferred Qualifications:
Relevant experience in the following industries: working on Capitol Hill, in the Executive branch, or other political experience highly valued; experience working in philanthropy or family office setting also a plus
Proficiency in using Workday and Salesforce
