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Executive Assistant

  1. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Posted on: 08/21/2023
  1. Full-time

Location

QUEENS

  1. No exam required

Department

Information Systems-Admin

$59,116.00 – $67,983.00

Job Description

This vacancy has now expired.

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 9,000 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

DOC is looking for a dynamic Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the
Associate Commissioner of the Information Technology Division. Responsibilities include
administrative support, planning and coordinating meetings along with other general office
responsibilities such as answering calls and assisting with providing direction and support to
DOC employees.

Key Responsibilities

- Schedule meetings and ensures that all preparations are made prior to the meeting time.
Book conference rooms, arrange teams and dialing instructions, register visitors,
having all materials printed and ready for all participating parties.
- Answering calls and assisting callers with technical support issues by directing
them to the appropriate IT units in our division.
- Contract renewals and PO management – partner with procurement, IT leadership
and finance to help the coordination of contract renewals and POs.
- Maintaining inventory of executive level laptops, staff attendance
- Assisting with administration of our card access system
- Assist with organizing and maintaining materials associated with various Projects
- Maintain notes, agendas during staff/project meetings
- Initiate and maintain departmental filing, photocopying, ordering supplies.
- Special projects as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.


Preferred Skills

- At least 5+ years Executive Assistant experience - Experience supporting CIO and Information Technology teams - Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail - Enjoys working with and supporting others - Ability to show initiative and flexibility - Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize workload
Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required for this position.
Additional Information

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, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Job ID

595818

Title code

56058

Civil service title

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR

Title classification

Non-Competitive-5

Business title

Executive Assistant

Posted until

2023-10-29

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

00

Number of positions

1

Work location

75-20 Astoria Blvd

  1. Technology, Data & Innovation

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