Principal Administrative Associate — Executive Support Lead

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York, via the New York City Department of Correction, is seeking a Principal Administrative Associate to provide high-level administrative support to the Senior Executive and divisions across facilities in our system. The role emphasizes confidentiality, precision, and organizational excellence.

Applicants must demonstrate outstanding writing and presentation skills, experience in government or criminal justice settings, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year in supervisory capacity.
• An associate degree or 60 credits and four years of clerical/administrative experience including supervisory exposure.
• A four-year high school diploma and five years of clerical/administrative experience with supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit reports/data requests for internal and external purposes.
• Manage and track internal schedules, programs’ services, meetings, tours, and clearances.
• Handle documentation related to passes, orders, and purchases.
• Support HR liaison with staffing updates and charts.
• Coordinate trainings, conferences, and inter-jurisdiction visits.
• Oversee communications, schedules, and documentation for the Senior Executive.
• Manage special projects as assigned.

Skills

High-level administrative support

Excellent writing/editing/presentation

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidential information handling

Stakeholder relationship building

Adaptability under competing demands

Customer service orientation

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of New York, via the New York City Department of Correction, is seeking a Principal Administrative Associate to provide high-level administrative support to the Senior Executive and divisions across facilities in our system. The role emphasizes confidentiality, precision, and organizational excellence.

Applicants must demonstrate outstanding writing and presentation skills, experience in government or criminal justice settings, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a