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Position:	Date Posted	31 May 2012
Director of Administrative Support Services	Application Deadline	Until Filled
Director of Administrative Support Services	Location	New York, USA

Summary Description

The Director of Administrative Support Services is a newly created role. Reporting to the Vice President for Operations, the Director is responsible for the oversight of the program and administrative assistant staff in the Foundation’s New York office and for creating standards and processes for administrative and program assistant staff worldwide. This position is responsible for the recruitment, assessment and deployment of administrative staff throughout the Foundation. S/he is also responsible for developing systems and processes to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of administrative staff worldwide.

Qualifications

B.A. or B.S.
At least ten years of supervisory experience overseeing administrative or operational staff
Background in and familiarity with leading practices for managing administrative functions
Experience developing, implementing and managing staff development programs
Experience managing vendor relationships
Analytical, detail-oriented, flexible and decisive
Possess strong people management skills, excellent leadership and communications skills (both verbal and written)
Establish effective working relationships with people at all levels throughout the organization
Coordinate several activities at once
Ability to quickly analyze and resolve problems
Demonstrated ability to meet stringent deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree

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