Staff Assistant Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy Job ID 2025-3636

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We bring together leading experts in government and academia from all over the world rooted in openminded inquiry and representing diverse points of view who provide the highest quality research policy recommendations and analysis. Research topics cover a full range of public policy issues in economics foreign policy development governance and metropolitan policy.

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About the Economic Studies Program: The Economic Studies program analyzes current and emerging economic issues facing the United States and the world and based on that research provides innovative practical policy recommendations. ESs work covers a broad array of economic issues including economic growth economic opportunity and mobility the labor market regulation health policy the environment tax policy retirement policy and fiscal and monetary policy. Economic Studies scholars influence key economic policies by conducting rigorous and relevant research and then disseminating and communicating their findings to the policy community and to the broader public.

About The Hutchins Center: The mission of the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy is to improve the quality and efficacy of fiscal and monetary policies and public understanding of them. It draws on the expertise of Brookings scholars and of experts in government academia think tanks and business. By commissioning research convening private and public events it seeks to generate new thinking promote constructive criticism and provide a forum for reasoned debate.

Position Location: This position is hybrid. Hybrid positions combine regular inperson presence at our Washington DC office with the option of two days of remote work each week.

Please note: This position is included in the staff bargaining unit Brookings United affiliated with the IFPTE Local 70 union and is covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

Ready to contribute to Brookings success

The Staff Assistant supports the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy including both direct administrative support to principles and project support. Responsibilities include organizing internal and external meetings management of senior staff calendars and travel schedules event and conference preparation and project assistance and office management.

Project Support 50

• Serve as administrative backbone of multiyear project on climate change extreme weather and the propertycasualty insurance market. Project involves multiple elements and key personnel and will require active staff support to stay organized.

• Act as liaison between project leads and other personnel: drafting communications; setting and reminding of deadlines and deliverables; leading scheduling efforts for calls meetings seminars and events; providing travelbooking and/or reimbursement assistance as needed; hosting virtual meetings on Teams and/or Zoom; supporting planning and of inperson meetings and events.

• Serve as point of contact for authors/researchers from whom work is commissioned sending communications regarding contracts deadlines and process.

• Be comfortable managing up to ensure project leads are meeting deadlines and deliverables; will work in close consultation with associate director on this.

Administrative Support 50

• Manage multiple senior scholar calendars schedule and prepare for appointments assist with correspondence. Manage flow of information to scholars; anticipate senior staff needs and provide relevant information regarding schedule appointments/meetings and correspondence.

• Make travel arrangements prepare itineraries process reimbursements and maintain records of projectrelated travel expenses and billing.

• Receive screen and route phone calls and email inquiries; receive staff and visitors.

• As requested maintain detailed records of scholar activities including publications meetings media contacts boards bios and CVs. Organize and maintain files both written and electronic.

• Manage and track expenses and invoices; verify procurement card charges and submit necessary materials to finance team for processing.

• Assist with maintenance of office space; order and maintain office supplies.

• Support special projects daytoday logistics and overall Hutchins Center administrative operations in collaboration with senior project manager and associate director.

• Use judgment to identify opportunities and anticipate problems suggest solutions. Manage sensitive information and materials with discretion.

• Serve as backup support for additional senior scholars and/or projects as needed.

Ready to make an impact In this role you will support Brookings values of collegiality respect inclusion diversity and community and bring the following qualifications:

Education/Experience Requirements:

Bachelors degree required. Minimum one year of relevant administrative and/or organizational experience required; experience can come from prior employment internship or applicable undergraduate/graduate work. A background in a research policy or academic setting is preferred. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the US.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements:

Microsoft Office experience required; excellent written and oral communication skills; acute attention to detail; exceptionally strong organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks set priorities and adjust to shifting priorities; ability to work with a team; must possess initiative discretion poise and mature judgment. Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask required.

Additional Information

What can we offer you Brookings provides a generous benefit package that is comprehensive and includes both traditional benefits and unique offerings. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical dental and vision benefits generous time off and workplace flexibility. For more information please visit Brookings Benefits.

Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please attach your cover letter and resume as one document when you apply.Please note: if you have applied to more than one Brookings job opening you should add a positionspecific cover letter as a separate attachment.

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