Tasks include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manages the CEO’s schedule, coordinates meeting times, and acts as point of contact
• Organizes travel plans for the CEO and President, makes flight arrangements, arranges meetings, creates and manages itineraries, etc.
• Schedules and takes minutes for all Board Committee Calls & Meetings, organizes lodging and transportation for Board Members for all Board Meetings and other Board-related events
•  Manages RA program by creating and posting RA position openings for Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters; interviews, hires, and trains RAs; and supervises them throughout the semester
• Assists with USCS event coordination
• Serves as the office manager by ordering supplies, maintaining files, and overseas contact database
• Conducts basic finance-related tasks such as completing monthly expense reports and processing reimbursement requests
• Conducts social media outreach activities
• Undertakes research projects as needed

Skills and Abilities

A successful candidate should possess the following skills:

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and stay poised under pressure
• Self-starter
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to serve as a leader and manage a team
• Comfortable interacting with high-level stakeholders
• Strong basic technology skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• B.A. required
• Knowledge of Mandarin a plus, but not required

Eligible candidates should send a resume and cover letter in an e-mail with the subject line “Special Assistant Application” to admin@uschinastrong.org. Apply by October 6th, 5PM EDT