Administrative Support Director

Job Description

Job Description

Summary of position functions: Directs, administers, and monitors the Center’s financial and administrative operations, overseeing the following departments and/or functions: finance, accounting, purchasing, property, data integrity, facilities, logistics and maintenance, transportation, health and wellness, food service.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provides training, assessment, and leadership for assigned staff.
• Adheres to and enforces all Center, ETR, and DOL policies and procedures, including but not limited to: Federal Acquisition Regulations, Federal Register, Policy and Requirements Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures, etc.
• May act as Center Director in the absence of the same.
• Coordinates and leads the internal audit assessment.
• Establishes budget and cost controls for the Center. Monitors spending and funding status of the contract, establishing short-term and long-term plans to ensure optimum allocation of resources.
• Negotiates contracts with vendors and partners on behalf of the Center.
• Analyzes data, develops and submits accurate and timely reports, remediation plans, strategic plans, surveys, etc. to the Center Director and ETR Corporate Office. 
• Ensures compliance in all areas of finance, records management, data integrity, maintenance, property, purchasing, wellness, etc. 
• Directs acquisition and purchasing in accordance with ETR and Job Corps policies and guidelines.
• Plans, organizes, and controls the use of overtime and on-call staff to ensure compliance with Center and ETR policy and procedures.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

Skills and Competencies: 

• Working knowledge of FAR, governmental accounting and budgeting; working knowledge of accounting practices and principles
• Proven skills in the operational management of support services such as food service, health services, finance, purchasing, maintenance and logistics, etc.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities; excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills
• Ability to perform effectively in an atmosphere of multiple and conflicting demands
• Proven ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with DOL and community officials, contractors, developers, vendors, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive and technical reports and data.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and establish priorities for action in conjunction with others.
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer and working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Educational Requirements: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Four-years of proven work-related experience in an increasingly responsible position in finance and administration, including two years’ experience in a high-level management capacity. 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. 

Benefits: 

• Medical Coverage with Reduced Rates for Employees
• Dental and Vision
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) 
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance 
• Accident Insurance (dismemberment, dislocation, or fracture) on or off the job
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance (supplements your medical plan)
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time 
• 12 Paid Holidays 
• Free access to our Weight and Cardio Rooms and low-cost meals from our dining hall ($3.00 per meal) daily.

ADA Requirements: 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made that may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or that impose an undue hardship on the company.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.  

Physical Activities :

• Reading, writing, and communicating fluently in English
• Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or exchange information in person or over the telephone
• Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC screens, etc.
• Sitting, standing, moving about or walking for occasional or frequent periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
• Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and/or lifting light objects 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Campus and general office setting
• Indoor and outdoor environment
• May be required to occasionally work evenings and/or weekends

Oneonta Job Corps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law. 

As of September 17, 2023: Under the NYS DOL Pay Transparency Law, employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who discuss their compensation with coworkers.

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Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Some Weekend, and Evening duty responsibilities.