Confidential Assistant to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Financial Officer
<h2><strong>ABOUT THE JOB</strong></h2>
<p>The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of <strong>Confidential Assistant to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO) and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)</strong> in the <strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW217162704 BCX8">Administration and Finance </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW217162704 BCX8">Department </span></strong>of the ACLU’s National office in <strong><span class="TextRun SCXW218623224 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218623224 BCX8">New York, NY</span></span>. </strong><span data-ccp-props="{"><span class="TextRun SCXW106118647 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW106118647 BCX0">This is a <strong>hybrid role </strong>that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW106118647 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW106118647 BCX0">(8) days per month.</span></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW106118647 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
<p>Responsible for safeguarding the financial resources of the organization, the Finance department manages the financial activities of the National ACLU. From paying vendors to forecasting budgets, and everything in-between, we take pride in providing the resources and the platform for informed financial decision-making. </p>
<p>The Business Operations and Support Services (BOSS) department, in the office of the Chief Operating Officer, works to enable organizational and operational effectiveness by partnering with ACLU staff across the enterprise to provide business solutions, training, physical space planning, facilities operations, capital projects, records management and archives services. The department continually evaluates operations to maximize resources, mitigate risk, ensure accessibility and inclusion, and achieve the organization’s strategic goals. </p>
<h2><strong>WHAT YOU'LL DO</strong> </h2>
<p>Reporting to the <strong>Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO) and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)</strong>, the <strong>Confidential Assistant </strong>will be responsible for administrative, logistical, and operational support and help facilitate the progression of projects and initiatives requiring the DCOO’s and CFO’s time, attention and work product. The Confidential Assistant will also serve as a liaison to their counterparts in senior leadership teams across the organization to enhance coordination, collaboration, and cross-departmental communication, and work to advance the mission and strategic goals of the ACLU. This position will handle information that is highly sensitive and confidential, including ensuring the CFO’s accountabilities to the National Board and participation in labor negotiations are met. Our ideal candidate is a problem solver with a high level of integrity and discretion, excellent judgement, and a service-oriented, can-do attitude, who takes pride in anticipating the needs of others. </p>
<h2><strong>YOUR DAY TO DAY</strong></h2>
<h3 data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Administrative </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">and Logistical </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Support</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> for the DCOO and CFO</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></h3>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Complete a broad variety of administrative </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">and logistical </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">tasks that facilitate </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">e</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">ffective lead</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">ership</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">, including: calendar management, assisting with special projects; designing and producing documents, reports, and presentations; collecting and preparing information for meetings with staff and outside parties; composing and preparing correspondence; maintaining contact and attendee lists; arranging travel; and completing expense reports </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Serve as "gatekeeper" and "gateway" for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">DCOO and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">CFO, including those of a highly confidential </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">critical nature</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">; p</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">rioritize and determine appropriate course of action, referral, or response, exercising judgement to reflect </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">DCOO’s and CFO’</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">s style</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">s</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> and organization policy </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Provide sophisticated calendar and task management assistance: prioritize inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts; </span><span data-contrast="none">maintain an organized system of tracking, monitoring, and prioritizing tasks and projects related to the </span><span data-contrast="auto">DCOO’s and CFO’s</span><span data-contrast="none"> portfolios; </span><span data-contrast="auto">make judgements and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Receive and screen communications to the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">DCOO and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">CFO, including office visitors, telephone calls, email messages, and mail; provide assistance using independent judgment to determine those requiring priority attention</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Work closely with the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">DCOO and CFO </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up as appropriate</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">; a</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">ct as a "barometer," having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">DCOO and CFO</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> updated</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> and a</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">nticipat</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">ing</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> needs in advance of </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">engagements</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Support departmental projects to improve internal operations including designing</span><span data-contrast="auto">,</span><span data-contrast="auto"> documenting</span><span data-contrast="auto">, and implementing</span><span data-contrast="auto"> effective processes for sharing information </span><span data-contrast="auto">about work and priorities</span><span data-contrast="auto"> both within the department and to external stakeholders.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Prepare ad hoc reports and perform special projects that may require researching, gathering, and organizing information from a variety of sources; assist assigned staff with special projects as assigned</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"33555155
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