Senior Administrative Specialist for the Chair

Title: Senior Administrative Specialist for the Chair

Location: Upper East Side

Org Unit: Administration

Work Days:

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $35.11 - $48.00

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Under guidance, provides senior level executive support to senior staff within the department.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures the smooth functioning of the executive office. Implements and monitors office systems to improve efficiency.

• Serves as a confidential secretary, handles situations of highly confidential and/or sensitive nature on a daily basis.

• Coordinates calendars and schedules appointments and meetings. Prioritizes requests for meetings and coordinates the necessary arrangements for meetings.

• Coordinates projects relating to items such as regulatory issues, educational activities, philanthropic activities, fundraising efforts and program development.

• May develop, maintain and/or disseminate departmental or functional specific policies and procedures. May also be responsible for maintaining a departmental standard operating procedures (SOP) manual if available.

• Responsible for travel and conference arrangements. Organizes itinerary, makes appropriate reservations for travel and accommodations.

• Initiates and prepares written correspondence as needed and based on functional needs.

• Responsible for procurement activities related to goods, services, and/or equipment as needed.

• Responsible for disbursement/reimbursement activities as needed.

• Assists with responsibilities associated with professional organizations and external advisory boards and committees, which may include membership renewals, professional certifications, and journal renewals.

• Records and distributes meeting minutes. Provides follow up on action items identified during meetings.

• Answers phones, responds to inquiries and triages calls to appropriate personnel.

• Assists with special projects as directed.

Education

• High School Diploma

Experience

Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Approximately 5 years of experience as an executive assistant working for a high-level senior physician or executive

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact with multiple constituencies and exercise "people skills".

• Demonstrates ability to exercise standards of professionalism, including appearance, presentation and demeanor.

• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite and database applications.

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

Licenses and Certifications

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Standard office work

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