Senior Administrative Assistant
$60,000–$65,000 year
On-site · The Bronx, New York, United States
Job Summary
Senior Administrative Assistant responsible for administrative and program support for Head Start/Early Head Start and related programs in the Bronx. Supports Sr Director, manages calendars, coordinates travel and documents, interfaces with vendors and staff, maintains HR/files, supports program HR onboarding, and assists with budgeting and compliance tasks. Requires a BS degree in Business Administration or related field, strong communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency in Word and Excel, excellent organizational abilities, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic start-up phase. Schedule is Monday–Friday with potential variations; benefits included.
Required Qualifications
- BS degree in Business Administration or related field
- Excellent oral & written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently & collaboratively
- Some administrative experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel
- Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task
- Ability to create, maintain and manage internal records in collaboration with fiscal department
- Desire to gain working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards & fiscal requirements
- Meet health requirements in Head Start Performance Standards/Head Start Act 2007
- Pre-employment requirements (fingerprinting, registry checks, health certifications)
- Ability to coordinate travel for senior staff
- Provide admin support to Sr Director and management team
- Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, and meeting minutes
- Coordinate leadership meetings, training, and events
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