Administrative Assistant I

New York, NY 10001, USA Req #3150
Friday, May 3, 2024

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.
 
 

We are in search of new talent in the following position…

Position: Administrative Assistant

 

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for the completion of assigned office and administrative tasks. Maintains confidentiality of client, employee and financial information.

Paul Hotel Family Shelter
 is a transitional family shelter where asylum seekers are provided with resources, services and an opportunity to integrate to a new culture and language. To learn more about Volunteers of America-GNY, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/our-services 

Location: 32 West 29th Street • New York, NY 10001

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 60 college credits plus two years’ experience in a related field or a satisfactory combination of education and experience. 
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, business writing skills, the ability to work well with others, and prioritize and take initiative. 
  • Ability to communicate professionally (oral and written) with Spanish-speaking clients required. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Administrative Assistant Principal Responsibilities: 

  • Manage the management of day-to-day office functions, equipment maintenance, and janitorial activities.
  • Coordinate paper and electronic documentation, including receiving, routing and filing of invoices, reports, correspondences, contracts and forms. 
  • Prepare reports, correspondences, purchase orders and forms and ensure timely and accurate reporting within the program and to outside entities.

 

Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Prescription coverage
  • Life insurance,
  • Retirement plan
  • Educational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license/certification)
  • Paid Time Off which is accrued monthly and rolls over from year to year. In addition:
    • Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more

To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/about 

 

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.  Apply today! 

Other details

  • Job Family Program Services - Administrative Support
  • Job Function Administrative Support
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Min Hiring Rate $24.04
  • Max Hiring Rate $24.04
  • Required Education Associate Degree
Location on Google Maps
  • New York, NY 10001, USA