WestEd is a nonpartisan, nonprofit agency that conducts and applies research, develops evidence-based solutions, and provides services and resources in the realms of education, human development, and related fields, with the end goal of improving outcomes and ensuring equity for individuals from infancy through adulthood.WestEd has more than a dozen offices nationwide, from Massachusetts, Georgia, and Washington, DC, to Arizona and California, with headquarters in San Francisco.
Throughout WestEd's over 50-year history we have maintained a strong commitment to staff diversity. Individuals of different ethnicities, races, abilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations, as well as from different cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, work at all levels of the organization. We value the range of perspectives provided by this diverse workforce and the ways in which those perspectives enrich and inform our agency and the work we do. Read more aboutWestEd's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
The position will provide administrative support to content area leadership teams and direct support to projects within a content area. In addition to providing administrative support to leadership and project teams, this position will provide support in the production of materials, which includes proofing, formatting (utilizing formatting tools in MS Word), accessibility checks (i.e., Section 508 compliance), and ensuring the submission of high-quality deliverables and proposals. In addition to materials production, the position will provide logistical and technical support for virtual service delivery and team meetings.
The ideal candidate will be a well-organized and detail-oriented individual who enjoys communicating frequently with teams. Career administrative support professionals with at least 3 years of similar experience are encouraged to apply. Experience in the field of education ishighly valued, but not required.
Responsibilities
SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING THE WORK LOCATION OF THIS POSITION - Currently, all staff at WestEd are working from home until further notice. Once we return to offices, this position will be based in one of WestEd's offices. Candidates can submit a request to work from home.
Qualifications
SALARY AND BENEFITS:Salary for this role is competitive, set at a WestEd level D, and commensurate with experience. WestEd offers a very generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as Life, AD&D and Disability insurance. We also offer various retirement plan options and Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses. WestEd offers generous paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), among other benefits.
Committed to the diversity of race, ethnicities, perspectives, and opportunities, WestEd offers a variety of social and professional learning communities, such as Employee Resources groups, the Data Intelligence, Insights, and Innovation PLC, and the WestEd Parent Community, just to name a few. We hope you'll consider joining us to build better schools, communities, learning pathways, and more!
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