Special Assistant - Gryphon Partners - Arlington, VA

Gryphon Partners (“GP”) seeks a Special Assistant to assist its President, Dr. Zalmay Khalilzad, and other GP staff with their demanding and fast-paced endeavors. The Special Assistant will be an integral member of the Gryphon Partners team.

Expected start date for this position will be mid-to-late July.

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible via Indeed.

About Gryphon Partners :
Founded by Dr. Zalmay Khalilzad, former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, Iraq, and the United Nations, Gryphon Partners (GP) assists clients in markets throughout the Middle East and Central Asia while making positive contributions to the global community. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and investment services tailored to each client’s unique needs. It excels at identifying promising opportunities, as well as solving the most difficult business challenges. Additional information about GP is available at: www.gryphon-partners.com.

Job Description :

• Making frequent,complex business & personal domestic/international travel arrangements, often on very short notice, including after-hours and weekends for the President, his family and GP staff, contractors, and others as needed;


• Managing the President’s demanding schedule/calendar (which will require judgment on prioritizing engagements) – including scheduling personal/social commitments.


• Receiving and screening telephone calls, including occasional press and public speaking inquiries, and referring callers to other staff, as appropriate;


• Managing President’s office documentation, including records related to client accounts, business contacts, vendors, personnel files, President’s personal files and accounts, etc.;


• Coordinating with Accounts Manager on expenses, especially travel related, company reimbursements, and budgets;


• Interfacing with clients and high profile business associates to schedule meetings, conferences, business gatherings, and coordinate travel arrangements;


• Managing social media and online presence of President and GP; including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc.


• Drafting routine correspondence on behalf of President and emails sent to GP list serve


• Ordering office and shipping supplies;


• Greeting high-level guests from different cultural backgrounds; and


• Completing other miscellaneous tasks assigned by the President or senior staff.

Qualifications :

• Ability to communicate fluently (orally and in writing) in English;


• Ability to solve problems independently;


• Ability to work well under pressure and deal with complex situations and changing schedules;


• Available to work flexible hours and be accessible outside of normal business hours including weekends;


• Ability to multitask and to carefully follow directions with precise attention to detail;


• Familiarity with booking international travel;


• Excellent writing and communication skills;


• Proficiency in the use of Windows and Microsoft programs;


• Familiarity with Middle Eastern culture and norms preferred;


• Familiarity with social media platforms, MailChimp, and WordPress preferred;


• BA/BS degree or equivalent required.

Job Type: Full-time

Required education: