Administrative Assistant I

NY Creates is a leading research and development hub as well as a commercialization facilitator in advanced digital, analog, and power technologies. Job Description: NY CREATES is seeking applicants for the position of Administrative Assistant I to support administrative functions for NY CREATES executive staff. The incumbent will have the sole responsibility for the administrative functions, including but not limited to: answering phones, calendar management, setting up virtual meetings, formatting and manipulating text and data from various sources to produce and/or revise complex data, tracking work orders, maintaining and updating departmental databases, purchase orders, data input, responding to department requests, distributing reports and other information assembled in the department, filing and general office support, other reasonable duties as assigned. Requirements: Associates degree in business, communications or related field Two to three years of relevant experience Strong interpersonal skills, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, Demonstrated ability to navigate very complex, sensitive interactions with tact and discretion, maintain confidentiality with savvy ability. Demonstrated technical competence in areas including virtual meetings (proficiency with CISCO WebEx, Microsoft Teams and ZOOM.) Ability to be assertive, exercise excellent judgment and decision making skills. Must be extremely organized and detail oriented including management of multiple calendars Ability to work with high level executives, academia, government and business officials. Experience with providing administrative support to those in a remote setting This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks. Don't meet every requirement? At NY Creates we are dedicated to building a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited about working for NY Creates but your experience doesn't exactly align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways, you might still be a perfect fit or a fit for another role at NY Creates. Additional Information: Benefits Medical, Vision, and Dental Competitive Pay and P