Senior Administrative Assistant

About the role

This senior‑level administrative assistant provides comprehensive support to a senior director and a large work group, ensuring confidentiality and alignment with Compassion’s mission. The role may also lead a team of support assistants and act as a liaison with international staff.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain strict confidentiality while handling complex electronic data entry, research, and formatting tasks.
• Draft, proofread, and manage records, documents, and correspondence for the department.
• Schedule large, complex meetings, record minutes, coordinate travel, and prepare agendas and itineraries.
• Oversee data report creation, tracking, and dissemination for the supported work group.
• Answer phones, route calls, and provide logistical support such as ordering supplies and arranging deliveries.
• Communicate with staff in other countries to ensure accurate information flow and process compliance.
• Act as a team lead, directing tasks of other assistants when required.
• Uphold Compassion’s child‑protection policies, report any concerns, and advocate for children’s safety.
• Demonstrate a Christ‑like attitude and personal relationship with Jesus Christ in all interactions.

Required profile

• Strong commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to support a large, diverse team.
• Leadership potential to guide other support assistants.
• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ and ability to represent Compassion’s Christian values.
• Dedication to child protection and willingness to follow Compassion’s reporting procedures.

Required skills