The Skillman Foundation is proud of its staff and the exciting job opportunities that exist at the Foundation. From time to time we have job openings, which will be posted below.

We invite prospective applicants to view these job postings and, if qualified, submit a resume and cover letter via email, fax, or mail. No phone calls, please. We thank all applicants for their interest in The Skillman Foundation. Resumes will be held in strict confidence, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Skillman Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall continue to adhere to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and position status without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, weight, height or handicap.

Current openings:

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Function:
This position performs administrative support to the Foundation’s VP, Chief Investment Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities:  (other duties may be assigned)
•    Answer telephone and forward inquiries as appropriate.
•    Perform clerical duties, including but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, mailing, and filing.
•    Maintain calendar; manage workflow and schedule meetings.
•    Make travel arrangements and prepare expense reports, including maintenance of American Express purchase receipts and cash expenses.
•    Open and sort incoming correspondence, including daily mail.
•    Prepare draft correspondence.
•    Develop and maintain workflow processes and checklists for Investment Group.
•    Maintain physical and electronic files and records.
•    Perform basic research in Foundation Library and on Internet as requested.
•    Coordinate the production and mailing of the Investment Committee books.  Assist Investment Group with editing, reviewing and preparing materials for Trustee and Committee meetings. 
•    Maintain integrity of investment contacts database utilizing Microsoft Outlook.
•    Prepare presentations utilizing PowerPoint.
•    Perform other miscellaneous clerical duties and project-based work as requested.
•    Participate in the Administrative Team, including back up for receptionist as needed.

Relationships:
•    Reports to the VP, Chief Investment Officer
•    Participates as part of the Investment Group
•    Participates as part of the Administrative Team

Experience:
•    Previous experience in an investment management or financial services setting preferred. 
•    Familiarity with different types of investments and securities is beneficial.

This position is part-time, approximately 28 hours per week with potential transition to full-time.

Candidates should e-mail their resume to hr@skillman.org or fax to 313-393-1187 no later than July 2, 2010. No phone inquiries, please. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly.