Acumen (formerly known as Acumen Fund is a non-profit global venture fund that uses entrepreneurial approaches to solve the problems of poverty
Its aim is to help build financially sustainable organizations that
deliver affordable goods and services that improve the lives of the
poor.
Responsible for the daily schedule of one or more individuals, anticipate necessary background material, directions and other items required for each activity on the schedule. Maintain busy calendars, schedule meetings, ensure managers arrive to meetings on time.
Handle a broad range of duties including day to day operational activities to scheduling meetings.
Meet and greet visitors and clients, answering phones, coordinating conference rooms and meal arrangements.
Handle travel planning including airline reservations, hotel accommodations, car rental reservations, car service arrangements and driving directions as needed.
Able to effectively collaborate and coordinate with other Administrative Assistants across the function and the firm Manage inventory of supply stock for the team daily.
Maintain and track employee timesheets and gather data.
Process and track expense reports and reimbursements.
Produce letters, memoranda, presentations, reports, etc. as necessary; proofread documents for appropriate grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Assist in presentation preparation.
Provide core administrative support such as faxing, filing, and copying.
Performing ad hoc projects as needed.
• Must have at least 3 years professional job experience, ideally professional administrator related
• Computer skills: Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Explorer; Lotus Notes
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and timely
• Must be able to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks, prioritization and time management skills are needed
• Must be able to work independently and have critical thinking skills
• Must have good communication skills & phone manners
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.