Administrative Assistant III - Staten Island

ADAPT Community Network•New York, NY

23h•Onsite

About The Position

ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC, provides services to people with developmental disabilities. The Administrative Assistant III provides general administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the department. This role assists with clerical tasks, maintains records, supports staff scheduling and office procedures, and ensures excellent service to employees, visitors, and persons supported by ADAPT Community Network. The Administrative Assistant III may provide guidance to Administrative Assistant I and II staff and works collaboratively with peers to maintain an organized and efficient office environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required; some college coursework preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of related administrative or clerical experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn other business software systems.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and as part of a team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work.
Commitment to modeling ADAPT’s values of inclusion, respect, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

Greets visitors, responds to routine inquiries, and directs individuals to the appropriate staff or resource.
Answers and screens phone calls, takes messages, and forwards calls to the appropriate staff member.
Prepares and types routine correspondence, reports, and forms as directed.
Assists with maintaining staff attendance records, leave requests, and departmental calendars.
Maintains organized filing systems for administrative and program-related materials.
Assists with ordering, tracking, and maintaining office supplies and equipment inventory.
Sorts, distributes, and processes incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
Supports the preparation of purchase requisitions and tracks deliveries.
Provides assistance with meeting logistics, including preparing materials, refreshments, and room setup.
Assists with petty cash reimbursements and maintains accurate records as directed.
Performs photocopying, scanning, and other routine office support tasks.
Provides guidance and basic instruction to Administrative Assistant I and II staff, as directed by supervisor.
Collaborates with other administrative staff on shared assignments and projects.
Maintains confidentiality and adheres to organizational policies and procedures.
Performs other related duties as requested.