Job: Asian Art Museum – Executive Assistant to the Museum Director (SF)
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Position: Executive Assistant to the Museum Director
Posted by: Asian Art Museum
Type:
Location: San Francisco, California
Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
Start Date:
Overview:
The Asian Art Museum seeks a skilled, resourceful, and motivated individual to serve as a confidential assistant to the Museum Director, relieving him of a variety of administrative and organizational matters, and managing the daily operations of the Executive Office. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated high level professional assistant to participate in the management of a major San Francisco institution supporting a renowned scholar and distinguished leader.
The ideal candidate will possess superb interpersonal and organizational skills; impeccable tact, discretion, and judgment; and exceptional initiative.; A good cultural fit for this position is someone who has an exceptional work ethic, is passionate about the museum’s mission, and is flexible, positive, and committed to excellence. A sense of humor and a broad perspective are also very desirable. The nature of the position requires the exercise of independent judgment on complicated and difficult administrative matters; the addressing of delicate, sensitive, and confidential information for management in an expeditious and effective manner.; Additionally, the position requires the establishment and maintenance of effective working relationships with the staff, members of the Commission and Foundation, volunteers, the general public, and outside organizations. The Executive Assistant will maintain and manage schedules and work flow; handle inquiries, correspondence, visitors, and telephone calls; arrange travel, meetings and events; develop and implement office procedures and systems; organize and maintain files and records; administer expense reports, budgets, and other related financial matters; research, compile, and summarize a variety of informational materials; and perform a variety of special projects in support of the Director.
Minimum Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree from accredited university and three (3) years of experience as an assistant to a top-level executive; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
•Demonstrated high-level administrative and secretarial skills
•Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
•Strong written and oral communication skills; outstanding planning, organizational, and follow-through skills; good problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
•Ability to display consistently exceptional initiative, accuracy, and attention to detail
•Ability to analyze situations, clarify priorities, recommend and implement appropriate solutions
•Ability to satisfy deadlines with a high level of initiative, accuracy, and attention to detail
•Ability to maintain confidentiality, display good judgment, and exercise tact and diplomacy at all times
•Self starter with proven ability to manage and independently prioritize multiple tasks while ensuring timely high quality outcomes; flexible and resourceful
•Knowledge of Asian art and culture desirable
Application Instructions: Application Procedure
Apply online at www.asianart.org or
Send a letter of interest and resume ASAP to:
HUMAN RESOURCES
Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102 FAX: 415.861.2359
The Asian Art Museum is one of the largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art and culture. Home to more than 18,000 works of art from over 40 Asian countries, we strive to be a catalyst for discovery, dialogue, and inspiration. With Asia as our lens and art as our cornerstone, we spark connections across cultures and through time, igniting curiosity, conversation, and creativity. The Asian Art Museum embraces diversity in its mission, programs, and staff.
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