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OVERVIEW
CR has been the gold standard of testing for almost 90-years. Our commitment to
that remains steadfast. As the marketplace transforms, CR is also meeting this new moment to
protect consumer rights in an era of groundbreaking new technologies. Our Marketing and
Experience teams help tell the story of the important work we do and how our mission is more
vital than ever.
The Senior Administrative Assistant will provide high-level administrative and operational
support to both the Chief Experience Officer and the Chief Marketing Officer. This role requires
exceptional attention to detail, flexibility, reliability, and discretion while managing a wide range
of administrative, operational, and logistical tasks.
If you are proactive, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-
paced, dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a hybrid position based in Yonker, New York.
How You'll Make An Impact
This position will put your experience partnering with senior executives to work in service of
positive consumer and marketplace impact. On a regular basis you will:
● Provide Executive Support by managing calendars, preparing meeting materials,
handling confidential information with discretion, serve as a liaison for the executives
and coordinate travel.
● Manage operational and administrative needs by tracking the budget--including
processing invoices and reconciling expenses, reviewing and tracking timesheets and
operational documentation and maintaining department records. You will also prepare
NDAs, vendor set-ups, coordinate departmental initiatives and meetings and assist with
workflow processes.
● Ensure cross-department collaboration. You will partner with other administrative
colleagues to ensure alignment on scheduling, communications and organizational
priorities, support planning and logistics for company events, offsites, and key initiatives
and anticipate the needs of the executives and teams, providing proactive solutions and
support.
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ABOUT YOU
You’ll Be Highly Rated If:
● You have the experience. A minimum of 5–7 years of administrative experience
supporting senior executives, preferably in a complex or matrixed organization.
● You have the proven ability to handle confidential information with integrity and
discretion.
● You have strong organizational and time-management skills, with impeccable
attention to detail.
● You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
● You can manage multiple priorities and deadlines under minimal supervision.
● You have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel,
PowerPoint) and collaboration tools (Google suite, Zoom, Slack, Confluence, etc.).
● Your experience includes travel/expense management (Concur) and procurement
systems (Oracle).
You'll Be One of Our Top Picks If:
● You know the landscape. You have experience supporting marketing,
communications, or digital leaders.
● You have the educational background. You’ve earned a bachelor’s degree or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
● You are eager to work in a mission-driven or nonprofit environment.
● You can travel to our Yonkers office as needed.
FAIR PAY AND A JUST WORKPLACE
At Consumer Reports, we are committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation.The target salary range for this position is $85K-$110K. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of this range. Compensation for the successful candidate will be informed by the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. We have three locations: Yonkers, NY, Washington, DC and Colchester, CT. We are registered to do business in and can only hire from the following states and federal district: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and Washington, DC.
Consumer Reports is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or lactation), gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Consumer Reports will provide you with any reasonable assistance or accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.
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What We Do
Consumer Reports was founded in 1936 at a time when consumers had very few options to gauge the value, quality, or authenticity of goods and services. Our investigative journalism, advocacy, and digital testing empower consumers, inform people’s purchasing decisions, influence businesses to improve the products and services they deliver, and strengthen norms, laws, and regulations through science, evidence, and data.
Why Work With Us
At Consumer Reports, we are passionate about what we do because we believe informed consumers are the most powerful change makers of all. We're building a workforce that reflects our society, celebrates a wide breadth of experiences, and embraces new ways of thinking. Our objective is simple: for all employees to feel a sense of belonging.
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