We are looking for a Senior Administrator…
Published: Thursday, February 04, 2010
The National Women's Council of Ireland is seeking to recruit a
SENIOR ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION OFFICER
To provide full administrative support to ensure the effective running of the NWCI. To deliver information, advice and referral services.
You will be interested in this job if you have:
- A relevant 3rd level degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Substantial recent experience of working in a key administration role
- Experience of or understanding of the non-profit sector and feminism
- Ability to communicate effectively, take initiative, and prioritise tasks
- Excellent IT and new media skills
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Job Description
Purpose of Job
- To provide full administrative support to ensure the smooth and effective running of the NWCI. To deliver information, advice and referral services.
- The person appointed will be directed and supervised by the Director of the NWCI.
Main responsibilities
- To provide comprehensive administrative support to Board and Staff.
- To plan, organise and co-ordinate all NWCI events
- To maintain and update IT systems
- To maintain and update NWCI network and databases
- To provide administrative support to the Director
- To co-ordinate NWCI calendars
- To provide administrative support to the NWCI Board
- To provide administrative support for NWCI Chair.
- To provide administrative support for Board members representing the NWCI at various fora.
- To provide comprehensive support to membership as part of the NWCI staff team.
- To update membership databases and liaise with members
- To assist in the management and updating of the website
- To maintain up to date information in relation to NWCI activities
- To provide information for members
- To organise 4 annual members meetings
- To be first point of contact for members and the public.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- A 3rd level degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional qualification
Experience
- A minimum of 3 years in a key administrative role
- Experience of interacting with the public and the provision of information
- IT proficient and experience of all Microsoft Packages and databases.
- Experience of working with new media.
- Experience of or understanding of the non-profit sector and the women's movement.
Core Competencies
- Excellent written, oral and online communication skills
- Excellent skills in working with new media
- Proven ability to work with diverse groups
- Ability to deliver against set targets and to prioritise tasks effectively
- Proven commitment to women's equality and ability to work in a feminist way.
- Ability to work as part of a team
Attributes
- Strong communicator
- Taking Initiative
- Flexible
- Strong business acumen
- Self-motivated
- Well organised
- Diplomatic
Salary: Commensurate with experience.