Assistant to the Advisor of the CEO

Note: APA operates on a 37.5-hour work week with one hour lunch breaks each day. APA sets salaries based on several considerations, including years of relevant experience, level of education, and previous staff and/or governance experience at APA.

DESCRIPTION:

This position is intended to assist the Senior Advisor to the CEO with their broad portfolio of responsibilities in order to best support the CEO. This includes participating in strategic meetings, performing literature searches and compiling written briefings on issues of immediate or long-term relevance to psychology and the association, drafting correspondence and other forms of communication on behalf of the CEO, and helping to craft the CEO’s presentations for a variety of audiences.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Doctoral degree in psychology or related field preferred. Applicants with a master’s degree in psychology will also be considered.

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, particularly an ability to write well.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Advanced skills using MS Office.

Proficient using research databases.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Simultaneously manage multiple priorities and projects for the Senior Advisor to the CEO. Participate in strategic meetings, sometimes on the Senior Advisor to the CEO’s behalf, with staff across the association and APA governance groups/elected and appointed leaders. Compile, evaluate and synthesize research. Write briefings on issues of relevance to psychology and the association. Draft correspondence and other forms of communication on behalf of the CEO. Help to develop the CEO’s remarks and PowerPoint presentations for a variety of audiences.

Other Duties as Assigned

About APA:

The American Psychological Association (APA) represents 122,000 psychologists, students, and affiliates, primarily in the U.S. and Canada but also in other countries around the world. APA is a scientific and professional organization with about 500 employees and is categorized as a 501(c)(3) along with its 501(c)(6) companion organization, APA Services, Inc.

Job Location: Remote: APA jobs may be considered for remote work eligibility as defined in APA’s Flexible Work Policy and are subject to approval. Remote work employees may not work from the following states or U.S. territories: Alaska, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, Wyoming.

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates must apply online through APA’s applicant system and attach a resume and cover letter specifying your salary expectations. Applications that are submitted without both documents are considered incomplete and will not be reviewed for consideration. Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. Please make sure to check your Spam folder if you do not receive an email from us.

The American Psychological Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected categories covered under local law.

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