Assistant - Equal Employment Opportunity & Workplace Culture

Job Description

The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Workplace Culture (EEO & WC) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to serve as Assistant to the Director. This role provides high-level administrative and operational support in a fast-paced, confidential, and compliance-driven environment.

The Assistant will support the Director of EEO & Workplace Culture and, as needed, provide administrative support to senior staff within the office. This is a highly visible position requiring a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment. The selected candidate must demonstrate the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information, work independently, and support EEO-related functions with accuracy and efficiency. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills (both verbal and written), as well as proficiency in computer systems, are essential.

This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and office management support to the Director of EEO & Workplace Culture and designated senior staff.
• Maintain and manage the Directors daily calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and priority engagements, including sensitive confidential EEO-related meetings.
• Track and monitor assignments, projects, and deadlines related to EEO complaints, investigations, training initiatives, and workplace culture programs.
• Screen calls, receive visitors, and serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare, draft, and manage correspondence, reports, and other documentation, including sensitive EEO-related communications.
• Respond to and appropriately route inquiries, complaints, and correspondence related to EEO, Employee Outreach and Engagement, workplace culture, and related compliance matters.
• Create, develop, and assist in maintaining systems to track complaints, inquiries, and follow-up actions in coordination with EEO staff.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, including intake meetings, investigative interviews, training sessions, and leadership briefings, including sensitive confidential EEO-related meetings.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, ensuring materials are distributed in advance and all necessary arrangements are completed.
• Assist with preparation of presentations, reports, and materials related to EEO metrics, training, and compliance reporting.
• Maintain organized and confidential filing systems (electronic and physical) for investigations, complaints, and related documentation.
• Support coordination of EEO training programs, workshops, Employee Outreach and Engagement programs, and special initiatives related to workplace culture.
• Process travel arrangements and expense reports as required.
• Assist with special projects, initiatives, and events related to EEO & Workplace Culture.
• Strong command of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to create, edit, and format professional documents, spreadsheets, and presentations; familiarity with Power BI is a plus.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or
• Associate's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or
• High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and at least 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in human resources, compliance, legal, or EEO-related environments.

Relevant Work Experience

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including experience handling sensitive or confidential matters, required.
• Strong Command of Microsoft Office Suite and other administrative or case-tracking systems, required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain organization in a high-volume environment, required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders, required.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and exercise sound judgment, required.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, required.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and integrity, required.
• Experience supporting complaint intake, investigations, compliance reporting, or HR/EEO functions, preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

About Us

Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities - safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Benefits:

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employer paid Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Commuter Benefits
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits

*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.

About the Team

EEO Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual's actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

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