Administrative and Office Coordinator | Asia Society

Administrative and Office Coordinator

Location:                     Delhi, India

Position:                      Administrative and Office Coordinator

Department:                Asia Society Policy Institute – A Division of the Asia Society India Centre

Reports To:                 Senior Director, ASPI Delhi

Job Type:                     Full-Time

Salary Range:             As per industry standards

PURPOSE:

With a problem-solving mandate, the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) tackles major policy challenges confronting the Asia-Pacific in security & diplomacy, trade, investment, & innovation, climate & clean energy, and global public health. ASPI seeks an Administrative and Office Coordinator for its office in Delhi – a division of the Asia Society India Center. The purpose of this position is to provide logistical and coordination support for ASPI Delhi’s Senior Director, coordinate the operations of the ASPI Delhi office with that of the ASIC headquarters in Mumbai, contribute to ASPI’s content and project development, policy-related events, and other general administrative support.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist in the management of the Delhi office, including maintaining relevant databases for coordinating vendors, equipment, supplies and other assignments to ensure the Delhi office is operating effectively.
  • Coordinate private and public events and meetings, including booking space and logistical needs, mailing invitations, helping to secure speakers, assisting in organizing the actual event, and conducting necessary follow-up.
  • Prepare substantive materials for use public and private events, including but not limited to public announcements, program handouts, talking points, PowerPoint presentations, correspondence with participants, and blogs and other social media and web content describing the event.
  • Manage functions related to correspondence, acknowledgements, responding to billings, inquiries, and requests for assistance/information from the public and other entities as appropriate.
  • Manage the calendar and travel of the Senior Director of the Delhi Office;
  • Prepare and reconcile the monthly expenses of the Senior Director of the Delhi Office;
  • Develop and maintain systems and procedures to ensure timely and efficient workflow;
  • Track and communicate outputs from the ASPI Delhi operation;
  • Manage the contact lists and databases of the Delhi Office.
  • Work closely with the head of Administration at ASIC regularly on database updation and expense management.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • College degree required (in social sciences preferred), with 1-2 years of related work experience
  • Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and an entrepreneurial spirit
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including proofreading, and editing skills, and ability to research information and present it concisely
  • Demonstrated interest in policy issues and/or Asia.
  • Must be able to coordinate a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently follow up on details
  • Resourcefulness, with an orientation to measurable results
  • Strong ability to interact across time zones and with diverse constituencies, including experts, trustees, funders/donors, and all levels of staff with tact and good judgment
  • Excellent computer skills, including advanced Microsoft Office knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); knowledge of Prezi and database software preferred
  • Team player willing to assist where needed

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this role, all interested applicants must submit a completed application to: [email protected]

A completed application must include:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter with salary requirements
  • Subject line: Administrative and Office Coordinator, ASPI Delhi