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Goddard Riverside Community Center

Administrative Assistant (The Monument)

Goddard Riverside Community Center, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Job Details Job Location : The Monument- Emergency Capacity Site - New York, NY 10025

Position Type : Full Time

Salary Range : $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 Salary/year

Organization Overview The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well‑established Manhattan community‑based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults throughout Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.

Program Description Goddard Riverside invests in people & strengthens community, serving more than 20,000 people throughout New York City with a variety of programs for all ages. We work within a social justice framework to create a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.

Goddard Riverside is excited to announce the agency is diving back into settlement roots and becoming a resource to Asylum Seekers in New York City! Goddard’s newest endeavor will be a Sanctuary Site for Asylum Seeking Adult families. This site will be a place where residents can feel safe, receive resources and support, while becoming acclimated and part of the community.

The Monument is an emergency capacity transitional site located in Manhattan in the Upper West Side.

Administrative Assistant (Program Site) : To efficiently run this program, we are looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide oversight of daily office operations for our team!

Schedule : Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Salary Range : $40,000- $45,000

Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties 1. Administrative and Office Management

Organize outlook calendar and send out appropriate meeting schedules to staff

Document meeting notes of case conferences, staff meetings, and house meetings

Responsible for daily office operations including working with vendors, ordering, monitoring and overseeing supplies for team

Have full knowledge of all office equipment including telephone system, computers, fax machine and printers; report and follow up on any repairs needed

Responsible for submitting invoices, Purchase Orders, and Check Requests into Intacct database

Manage credit card receipts and statements

Assist with purchasing, communication with vendors, and obtaining quotes

Ensure program site remains organized and clean

Ensuring all outgoing mail is properly posted and sent out

2. Reporting/Files

Audit and organize all client files to ensure they are in good order

Data Collection: update binders when necessary

Create copies of forms needed for programming

Access and review databases to compile reports

Other duties as required to ensure the overall operation of the program

Qualifications / Educational Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

At minimum, 2 years’ experience as an administrative assistant role: working in a number of electronic record systems, scheduling, supply inventory management, assisting with program finance, etc.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

Proficient written and verbal skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to multi‑task with strong problem‑solving skills and judgement

Team player

Experience working with individuals with histories of mental illness, trauma, substance use, or immigration preferred.

Computer Skills

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, emphasis on Excel (pulling reports and making calculations) and Outlook

Ability to learn database systems, such as Intacct and CARES

Physical Requirements

Frequent sitting, office setting

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs (supplies)

Work Environment

Indoors within a residence working with adult families.

Employee Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance/Commuter benefits/Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Flexible Spending Accounts

403B Thrift Retirement Plan

12 Annual Sick Days

12 Agency Holidays

20 Days or 4 Weeks of Paid Time off and an additional week (5) days after 5 years of employment

Total of more than 6 weeks (a month and half) of paid time off

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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