Administrative Assistant

Title: Administrative Assistant Duration: 24 months Location: Rivers Edge Rd., New York, NY 10035 Descriptions: These placements ensure sufficient administrative/clerical support is provided to several departments throughout the Hospitals. Job Duties: Administrative Assistants ensure the efficient operation of an office by performing a wide range of administrative tasks related to correspondence, files, and calendar management; work coordination; customer service; information gathering; and report compilation. Positions typically report to a high-level exempt manager or executive. Must provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, and handling information requests in addition to performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff. Knowledge of office administration and management; proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling; business communications and ability to take notes is necessary. May act as immediate supervisor's representative in dealing with the public and in routine contacts with other State executives; perform special assignments, studies, and routine administrative functions as specifically directed; screen incoming correspondence, refer to appropriate staff, and follow up to assure timely response. Perform related duties as required.