Executive Assistant to Deputy Commissioner, Housing

NYC Department of Social Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Social Services is seeking a Principal Administrative Associate III to serve as an Executive Assistant in the Deputy Commissioner’s office.

You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings, screen communications, draft confidential letters, maintain filing systems, arrange travel, process training requests, and liaise with ITS, Administration, HCM, and payroll to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of related clerical/administrative experience, including supervisory work.
• Associate degree and three years of related experience, including supervision.
• High school diploma with four years of related experience, including supervision.
• Education/experience equivalent to above with supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain calendar for the Deputy Commissioner and schedule appointments.
• Organize meetings, reserve space, prepare materials and coordinate attendees.
• Screen incoming communications and route priorities to appropriate staff.
• Prepare confidential correspondence and keep filing systems up to date.
• Arrange travel, obtain approvals, and process training requests.
• Oversee supplies and act as liaison with other departments.

Skills

Self-motivated

Detail oriented

Highly organized

Work under pressure

Project management

Data handling

Education

Bachelor degree

Associate degree

High school diploma

Job description

The NYC Department of Social Services is seeking a Principal Administrative Associate III to serve as an Executive Assistant in the Deputy Commissioner’s office.

You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings, screen communications, draft confidential letters, maintain filing systems, arrange travel, process training requests, and liaise with ITS, Administration, HCM, and payroll to ensure smooth operations.