This position supports NEA’s strategic objective to focus the energy and resources of its 3 million members toward the promotion of public education by performing high-level and detailed administrative and financial support to the Center for Organizing.

POSITION SUMMARY: The essential functions of this position include providing high-level specialized program, meeting and financial expertise, as well as serving as an administrative and technical resource for Center for Organizing. The incumbent writes and edits departmental reports, processes consultant and travel vouchers, researches and synthesizes departmental financial data. The incumbent also assists in the planning of conferences/meetings, including handling logistical arrangements and providing on-site support; makes hotel and travel arrangements; developing and editing of materials; coordinating print production; and providing support to committees and events. The incumbent also works closely with the Center for Organizing Manager for Business Affairs in providing the department with support including, but not limited to, developing tracking systems for various departmental reports; coordinating department projects and with implementing NEA policies and procedures. The incumbent processes and tracks contractor and vendor contracts; assists in providing supporting documentation for reports; prepares departmental spreadsheets; and develops and maintains programmatic reports. In addition, the incumbent provides technical assistance for office computer equipment and serves as technical liaison. To carry out these responsibilities, the incumbent uses a personal computer, associated software, and travels occasionally.

Required Skills

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Associate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be obtained. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Three years of progressively responsible program and administrative experience that must include writing and editing skills, developing presentations, participating in program development, determining implementation strategies, and providing technical program assistance concerning the particulars of a program. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Minimum typing speed – 40 wpm. Must be able to work extended hours on evenings and weekends. Samples of work products (e.g., reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, database and presentation materials) may be required at the time of the interview. Some travel required (up to 10 overnights per year).

Required Experience

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Associate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be obtained. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Three years of progressively responsible program and administrative experience that must include writing and editing skills, developing presentations, participating in program development, determining implementation strategies, and providing technical program assistance concerning the particulars of a program. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Minimum typing speed – 40 wpm. Must be able to work extended hours on evenings and weekends. Samples of work products (e.g., reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, database and presentation materials) may be required at the time of the interview. Some travel required (up to 10 overnights per year).