Assistant Strategic Officer

This position necessitates extensive business knowledge, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Main Function:

• Serves the Strategy Office on a special projects on strategic initiatives and ad-hoc assignments as needed.
• Collaborate with other C-suite executives and other members to ensure alignment and integration of strategic objectives.
• Researches, prioritizes and follows up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the Strategy Office, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. 
• Determines appropriate course of action, referral, or response.

Executive Support:

• Help coordinate on behalf of the company, with Board members, donors, staff and others.
• Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the Strategy Office including: managing an extremely active calendar, completing expense reports, composing and preparing.
• Organizing travel plans, itineraries, agendas, and documents for meetings may require confidential correspondence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration or related field.
• Understand business needs, diagnose performance issues and make recommendations using a combination of data analysis and business critical thinking.
• Experience in a strategic planning or consulting environment would be a must.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.