Executive Assistant

Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc.•New York, NY

8d•$64,102 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking one (1) qualiﬁed candidate to ﬁll the full-time position of Executive Assistant for the Executive Deputy Commissioner. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (the NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the country. Our mission is to protect and improve the health of all New Yorkers, in service of a vision of a city in which all New Yorkers can realize their full health potential, regardless of who they are, how old they are, where they are from, or where they live. The Division of Mental Hygiene is comprised of six bureaus and two offices that apply public health, racial justice, and health equity approaches to policy, programs, and provider oversight related to mental health, substance use, intellectual and developmental disabilities, children and families, and health promotion of people impacted by the criminal legal system. The Office of the Executive Deputy Commissioner (EDC) is responsible for leadership and coordination across the Division. The successful candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, be detail-oriented with outstanding organizational skills, possess the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, and be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

Associate's degree from an accredited college/university and 3 years of full time clerical/administrative experience.
One year of which must have been in an administrative capacity that involves performing clerical, administrative, and coordination duties on behalf of a broader team or organization

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate astute project management.
Possess excellent organizational skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management, and daily operations.
Display traits of a resourceful, meticulous, dependable individual.
Prove to be a self-starter.

Responsibilities

Manage EDC schedule, including sending calendar invites, addressing scheduling conflicts, responding to meeting inquiries in consultation with Executive Director of Mental Hygiene
Ensure all EDC meetings are appropriately prepared (e.g. Teams link, room reserved, all attendees have information)
Manage the desk phone and email of the EDC, triaging requests and responding on behalf of the EDC as needed
Coordinate all logistics for EDC travel arrangements, hotel, air/ground transportation, and submit pre and post travel requests through Travel Desk.
Track and obtain EDC approval and signatures for documents, in consultation with the Executive Director of Mental Hygiene
Manage schedule and role assignments for internal office check-ins
Schedule logistics for All Staff Divisional Meetings, including submitting tickets to facilities, IT, and language access, room set-up
Support the coordination of division-wide events: arrange for appropriate conference space for meetings; notify participants of scheduled meetings, track RSVPs, prepare meeting notices, agendas or meeting notes in partnership with the Special Assistant; coordinate room reservations, set up, refreshments, and equipment required for meetings as necessary.
Manage onboarding logistics for new employees, coordinating with central admin
Other administrative tasks as needed, including Divisional operation tasks and administrative support for the EDC