Empire State Development
Job Opening November 20, 2013
JOB TITLE: Executive Assistant DEPARTMENT: Public Affairs
BASIC FUNCTION: Assist the Department Head with day-to-day administrative support and the general operations of the Public Affairs Department.
LOCATION: New York City
WORK PERFORMED:
Interaction between Public Affairs department and members of the press.
Exercising extreme discretion and professional mannerism when dealing with members of the press. Processing correspondence between Public Affairs department and ESDC Department Heads and Managers.
Organizing and disseminating ESDC related news articles and on-going media stories on a twice daily basis.
Assist with proofing press releases.
Familiarity with ESDC projects.
Administrative duties, i.e.: issuing department memorandum, broadcast messages, general filing, call screening, appointment scheduling for EVP, Public Affairs & Strategic Initiatives, coordinating travel arrangements, preparing and reconciling trip memoranda and expense reports and facilitating the general needs of the department.
EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:
Education Level required: College Degree
Relevant experience required: 3+ years experience in an administrative/secretarial position within a
corporate environment.
Knowledge required: Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, MIS-DOS.
Must have extreme proficiency in writing and speaking English. Familiarity of state-related projects preferred.
HIRING SALARY RATE: $42,194 INQUIRE:
Ruth Parris, HRIS Specialist and Sr. HR Coordinator
DEADLINE: At least 2 weeks or until the position is filled.
Internal Candidates: COMPLETE A POSTING APPLICATION AND ATTACH A COPY OF RESUME External Candidates: SEND RESUME TO: Resumes@esd.ny.gov
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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