Admin Assistant - Int

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

When you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with a dynamic and diverse team of mission-driven professionals to strengthen and protect our economy and our communities.

Bring your passion and expertise, and we’ll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition assistance, generous paid time off, top-notch health care benefits, child and family care leave, professional development opportunities, a 401(k) match, pension, and more. All brought together in a flexible work environment where you can truly find balance.

About the Opportunity

The FedCash Services’ Business Strategies and Solutions (BS&S) division has an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant in Richmond, reporting to the assistant manager of FedCash Services Administration. You will work closely with a team of Administrative and Executive Assistants and business analysts in the Richmond and San Francisco Federal Reserve Districts to support the FedCash Services business and our teams, as part of a centrally managed pool. This role is ideal for a candidate who is looking to gain experience in the Fed’s FRFS business line while providing support to our team members.
 

This role provides administrative support for department units and management including, but not limited to, preparing, revising, and developing documents; maintaining and/or monitoring calendars, coordinating meetings; making travel arrangements for division officers; procuring supplies and processing invoices; maintaining databases; acting as a liaison to other departments; and completing assigned projects. This position is a hybrid role, with in-office days to be expected 3 days per week, Tuesday -Thursday.

What You Will Do:

• Produce and edits correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations, some of which are confidential or sensitive in nature

• Coordinate travel arrangements

• Support team members by assisting with office space planning

• Perform purchasing and payment activities for department, working within established guidelines to ensure compliance with Federal Reserve policies and timely payment of invoices

• Develop basic analytical reports and assist with projects of low to average complexity and priority

• Perform various department onboarding/offboarding activities, including preparation of workspace, updates to email groups, and creation of new employee information packets.

• Collaborate with other Administrative and Executive Assistants in FedCash Services to plan meetings and conferences.

Qualifications:

•  3- 5+ years of administrative assistant experience High school diploma or GED Working knowledge of the Federal Reserve System and the role of the Federal Reserve Bank preferred

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint along with other various online applications

• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality

• Strong organizational skills, including ability to prioritize multiple tasks appropriately

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Basic project management and analytical skills

• Strong communication skills to include attentive and timely response to internal or external requests for information

• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision and direction

Discover the Reason Why So Many People Love It Here!

When you join Federal Reserve, not only will you find a challenging and purposeful career, you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health and wealth, including:

• Great medical benefits

• Pension and 401(k) with employer match

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee resource networks

• Paid volunteer leave

• Flexible work options

• Onsite amenities that make working here fun

Other Requirements and Considerations: 

• Candidates should review the Bank’s Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.

• If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please notify rich.recruitment@rich.frb.org. 

• Employees who work at and/or visit another Federal Reserve entity or outside business as part o