Administrative Assistant for Educational Initiatives - Washington - Cato Institute

    Cato Institute
    Cato Institute Washington

    6 hours ago

    Description

    Administrative Assistant For Educational Initiatives

    The Cato Institute is seeking applications for an Administrative Assistant for Educational Initiatives to assist the department with administrative and operational duties. This position supports Cato's educational endeavors by scheduling and preparing meetings and programming materials, preparing reports, managing expense reports, assisting with booking travel, editing documents, managing contracts, and providing general support to the department staff. The position will support all members of the Educational Initiatives team with work spanning Cato's educational events and conferences, Cato Courses, Briefings, Cato University, the Cato Internship Program, Research Associate Program, alumni engagement, and , with limited additional support for Cato's Sphere Initiative.

    This is a hybrid position in Washington, DC. The projected salary range for this role is $40,000 $65,000 per year. Compensation is based on the successful candidate's educational background, experience, and skills.

    The Cato Institute is a public policy research organization a think tank dedicated to the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace. Its scholars and analysts conduct independent, nonpartisan research on a wide range of policy issues.

    Founded in 1977, Cato owes its name to Cato's Letters, a series of essays published in 18th-century England that presented a vision of a society free from excessive government power. Those essays inspired the architects of the American Revolution. And the simple, timeless principles of that revolution individual liberty, limited government, and free markets turn out to be even more powerful in today's world of global markets and unprecedented access to information than Jefferson or Madison could have imagined. Social and economic freedom is not just the best policy for a free people, it is the indispensable framework for the future.

    The Cato Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Responsibilities

    • Provides administrative, operational, and clerical support to department staff.
    • Manages online approval systems for expenses, reimbursements, and travel.
    • Coordinates with department leadership and Cato's legal team to manage work contracts
    • Coordinates and stages meetings and programming events, including scheduling with both internal and external parties, reserving space, and coordinating/obtaining catering if needed.
    • Updates standard operating procedures, data records, and file structures.
    • Coordinates with the team to facilitate the digital and physical procurement and distribution of Educational Initiatives materials, both internally and externally (i.e., books, mailers, merchandise, etc.)
    • Supports department colleagues and performs additional duties as assigned.

    Requirements

    Education and Experience

    • At least one year of professional work experience, ideally in an executive or administrative support-related role.
    • An associate degree in any related field.
    • Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
    • Familiarity with Salesforce preferred.
    • An understanding of libertarian political philosophy and economic theory; passionate about the mission of the Cato Institute.

    Skills

    • Reliable with a strong work ethic, consistently completing tasks on time.
    • Strong interpersonal skills and an enthusiastic and positive attitude.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable interacting with individuals of various professional backgrounds and experience levels.
    • Composed and organized with a strong attention to detail, quality, accuracy, and customer focus.
    • A positive and professional mindset with the ability to provide superior support to the full Educational Initiatives team.
    • Motivated self-starter who can solve problems and is proactive in learning new processes and skills.

    How To Apply

    • Resume
    • Cover Letter

    Benefits

    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
    • Generous vacation and sick days
    • Paid parental leave
    • Employer-provided life and disability insurance
    • 401(k) employer match
    • Transit/ Parking benefits
    • Pet discount plan

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

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