Administrative Assistant IV - Bronx, Mon-Fri 9Am-4:30Pm

We are currently seeking an Administrative Assistant to join us at our Bronx Clinic that supports adults with developmental disabilities. This is a Monday-Friday, 9am-4:30pm full-time opportunity. Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) is a plus, but not required.

About the Organization

ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC, provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. With 3,000 employees, ADAPT empowers the lives of the people we support through innovative and comprehensive services. We foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration, and career growth across our many locations in New York City.

About the Role

Under the direction of program leadership, the Administrative Assistant IV serves as an administrative professional and “office manager” for departmental operations. This role provides high-level administrative support to the Program Director and leadership team, ensures smooth day-to-day office operations, and supervises other administrative assistants within the department, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision, coaching, and mentoring to administrative assistants, if applicable.
• Oversees general office operations, including scheduling, supplies, recordkeeping, and facilities-related administrative tasks.
• Provides high-level administrative support to the Program Director and leadership team, including calendar management, meeting preparation, and correspondence.
• Greets and assists visitors, staff, families, and persons supported with professionalism, respect, and confidentiality.
• Answers and screens calls, emails, and inquiries; ensures timely and accurate responses or referrals.
• Coordinates and tracks staff attendance, leave requests, and timekeeping records; verifies accuracy for payroll submission.
• Maintains and organizes departmental filing systems, ensuring records are accurate, accessible, and compliant with organizational requirements.
• Oversees the preparation and submission of purchase requisitions, monitors delivery of supplies and equipment, and reconciles packing slips/invoices with Purchasing.
• Manages petty cash and reimbursement processes, maintaining accurate records and ensuring accountability.
• Coordinates and assists with department communications, including preparing reports, memos, and presentations.
• Supports the organization of meetings, trainings, and events; prepares materials, arranges logistics, and ensures effective execution.
• Provides orientation and on-the-job training for new administrative staff to ensure consistency in office procedures and standards.
• Collaborates with other administrative assistants and departments on cross-functional assignments.
• Ensures compliance with modern office procedures, organizational policies, and confidentiality standards.
• Performs other related duties and special projects, as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; some college or secretarial/administrative coursework preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience; prior supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of modern office practices, business correspondence, and record-keeping systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comfort with virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Teams).
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to modeling ADAPT’s values of inclusion, respect, and collaboration.

Benefits

ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and a team culture of learning, support, collaboration, and career growth for all full-time employees.

Pay

$18.98/hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM