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Administrative Assistant
The Cyprus Institute (CyI, www.cyi.ac.cy), is a non-profit science and technology research and educational institution. The institute strives to benefit Cyprus, the region and Europe and to provide a new and exciting model for a scientific and educational community, directing its efforts to address issues of local or regional interest and of global significance. The Cyprus Institute is seeking to hire dynamic and versatile professionals to assume responsibilities in the following position:
The incumbent will have the following overall duties and responsibilities:
• Provide P.A. and secretarial services to Managerial Staff;
• Conduct web-based research and collect and organize information on special topics;
• Prepare reports;
• Plan and coordinate a variety of meetings, seminars, conferences and special events;
• Assist in the organization of and logistical preparation for workshops, seminars, presentations, visiting missions, etc;
• Coordinate and assist in travel arrangements;
• Perform other administrative tasks and/or assist with special projects as requested.
Requirements: A minimum of five years' direct/related experience in a professional administrative support position, strong written and oral communication skills in both Greek and English, excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with a diverse group of faculty, staff and visitors, and initiative and solid organizational skills. Proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is essential.
The Cyprus Institute office hours are from 9:00 to 17:00 and the salary will depend on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidates.
For full consideration, interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a confidential letter of interest and the names of three contactable referees by e-mail to HR[at]cyi.ac.cy by 21st July 2010. Please show the following reference in the subject heading: CYI_SAA_07_10. Please note that an acknowledgement e-mail will be sent upon receival of each application within 3 working days.
*Please note that by submitting the names and contact details of referees all candidates are subject to requests for reference from the referees given.
