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Empire State

Deputy Corporate Secretary Job at Empire State in New York

Empire State, New York, NY, US, 10261

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* Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.

* This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.

* Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact

Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist the Corporate Secretary with respect to all aspects of Directors' meetings for ESD and certain of its subsidiaries and/or affiliated entities such as the New York Job Development Authority. Coordinate with Department Heads and staff of all Departments concerning presentation of projects to Directors.

WORK PERFORMED:
  • Establish and maintain annual schedules of all board meetings.
  • Coordinate the preparation of all materials for timely submission to Directors.
  • Ensure review and approval by all relevant Departments for legal sufficiency and editorial clarity.
  • Distribute and ensure posting of Directors' materials.
  • Draft materials and resolutions relating to certain corporate and/or administrative matters for submission to and approval by Directors.
  • Maintain Corporate records.
  • Assist the Compliance Officer with compliance items involving Directors.
  • Provide reference/research information from corporate records for staff or outside inquiries.
  • Schedule Directors' meetings for ESD and named subsidiaries/affiliates, and schedule Board Prep meetings and all committee meetings.
  • Review Omnibus Certificate and other ESD bond sale-related documentation for accuracy and provide numerous exhibits to Omnibus Certificate from ESD's Corporate records.
  • Review and approve ESD Directors' expense disbursements.
  • Ensure posting of all public notices for Board meetings, public hearings, and other legally required postings and/or notices.
  • Other tasks as necessary to support the work of the Corporate Secretary and Legal Department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education Level required: B.A. or B.S. or equivalent.

Relevant experience required: Minimum of five years in a comparable and comparably responsible position.

Knowledge required: Excellent verbal and written skills are required as are superior organizational abilities. Ability to work collegially and effectively in a team setting. Must have excellent capability to multi-task and perform responsibilities with tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail. Experience with working with corporate boards and/or state or city government preferred. In-person presence required a minimum of 50%, or as needed at the discretion of the General Counsel.