Special Assistant

This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA). The Council is comprised of the Chair and two Members. The incumbent supports CEA Member Heather Boushey and is responsible for the day-to-day functions of her office, including maintaining a timely schedule and ensuring proper preparation ahead of any meetings or events. This role requires very close attention to detail and an ability to move quickly and without error while under pressure. This position, by virtue of the close relationship to senior leadership, requires the utmost in maturity and discretion commensurate with a high-level confidential relationship.

Major Duties:

• Maintains the Member’s schedule and is responsible for the management and execution of the Member’s meetings, travel, obligations, and priorities.
• Monitors Member’s phone calls, meeting requests, speaking requests, mail, and other inquiries and ensures appropriate responses in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the Member’s preparation and briefings in advance of meetings or events; informs relevant staff members of events on Member’s schedule to ensure appropriate materials are created or briefings are delivered.
• Updates Member’s briefing book to include all background/supporting documents necessary for meetings and events.
• Attends meetings, events, and conferences with the Member as needed.
• Handles WAVES requests and approvals for the Member.
• Manages travel requests, authorization, and reimbursement for the Member.
• Escorts professional visitors and special tour groups to and from the various locations on the complex.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please email a PDF of your resume. Please do not send ZIP files. Please email application materials to the address below with the subject line “Application for Special Assistant”

President’s Council of Economic Advisers
Email:  recruiting@cea.eop.gov

Application Deadline:  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

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