*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:
Basic Function: The Administrative Assistant will provide support for the WNY Project Management staff; assist the regional office and subsidiary staff with daily administrative tasks as necessary; and perform back – up receptionist role, as needed.
WORK PERFORMED:
- Maintaining filing system; set up meetings and make appointments; answer telephone; copying/scanning/printing; open mail and respond to general needs of the Corporation as requested.
- Arrange/Schedule meetings and travel as necessary; organize and submit expense reports.
- Answer telephones in a professional and courteous manner, taking accurate phone messages, responds to general inquiries, and where necessary, direct caller to the appropriate department or individual for further assistance.
- Conduct the saving of electronic files and email in appropriate project folders to assist with maintaining organized electronic files.
- Draft basic documentation from Corporation templates, use mail merge system for disbursement of information.
- Create and maintain multiple project tracking Excel spreadsheets.
- Conduct scanning including disassembling documentation, copying/scanning all materials, and resemble back to original format for filing of original materials.
- Check invoices for accuracy and valid signatures prior to department head’s approvals, as assigned.
- Process incoming fee checks.
- Assist other support staff in the department or elsewhere in the Corporation, as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education Level Required: High School diploma or equivalent. Associated degree preferred.
Relevant Experience required: 1 to 3 years of office experience.
Knowledge Required: Basic knowledge of MS Office, Excel plus Power Point preferred but will train the right candidate. Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal; Excellent follow up skills; Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task. Able to handle correspondence when directed.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate degree
- 1 to 3 years of office experience
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent follow-up skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Ability to handle correspondence when directed
- Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint
- Cover letter submitted with resume
- Ability to work in-office
What We Do
Empire State Development (ESD) is New York’s chief economic development agency. The mission of Empire State Development is to promote a vigorous and growing state economy, encourage business investment and job creation, and support diverse, prosperous local economies across New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing and other forms of assistance. ESD also oversees the marketing of “I LOVE NY,” the State’s iconic tourism brand (www.iloveny.com) & NYLovesFim New York State's Film, TV & Commercial Incentives (www.nylovesfilm.com) Empire State Development is the parent organization of the New York State Department of Economic Development & the Empire State Development Corporation. For more information on Empire State Development, visit www.esd.ny.gov.
