ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Administrative Assistant

The Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) puts children first by helping both parents provide for the economic and social well-being, health, and stability of their children. OCSS serves parents and guardians, regardless of income and immigration status. The program helps tens of thousands of children every year by bringing more income into the home. OCSS collects more than $700 million a year on their behalf. OCSS services include assistance with locating noncustodial parents, establishing parentage, establishing child support and medical support orders, collecting and distributing child support payments, and modifying and enforcing child support orders. Employment services and debt reduction programs are also available to noncustodial parents with a child support order.

Under the direction of the Assistant Deputy Commissioner of OCSS/Fiscal Department with latitude for independent initiative, judgement and decision-making, the Principal Assistant will serve as the Administrative Assistant to the Fiscal Assistant Deputy Commissioner responsible for managing a wide range of administrative support-related tasks. S/he serves as a point of contact for internal and external managers/directors. The Administrative Assistant serves as a liaison to senior management staff and the office directors and helps to oversee special projects. The projects range from coordinating special events to overseeing collaborative efforts with all the units within fiscal department.

Hours/Shift: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOC - 10124

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.