Office Manager

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $62,268.00-$72,298.00.The Administration for Childrens Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services, and provides subsidized child care vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community.The Childrens Center is a 24-hour shift-based operation providing services for New York Citys highly vulnerable population of abused and/or neglected children who have been removed from their parents/caregivers. On average, the Childrens Center serves approximately 2500 unique children entering or re-entering the foster care system as they await transition to return home, stay with kin, or placement in longer-term foster care settings. The Childrens Center Business Operations Office works closely with all divisions within ACS, collaborating on initiatives to enhance the Childrens Centers Personnel and Operational needs. This includes overseeing programmatic needs, procurement projects, and reinforcing administrative uniformity. The office plays a key role in the Childrens Center Human Resources actions, such as hiring new staff, disciplinary actions, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) inquires, and expediting personnel processes. The office also handles staff training, professional development, and staff engagement.Reporting to the Assistant commissioner of Business Operations, the Office Manager will be responsible for managing the daily administrative operations at the Childrens Center. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and often emotionally demanding environment. This role requires a strong ability to manage day-to-day office functions while ensuring the safety, well-being, and privacy of children in our care.The tasks and responsibilities include but not limited to:- Provide critical administrative support to Assistant commissioner of Business operations.- Schedule meetings, manage calendars and arranging transportation- Manage the office supplies budgets, process invoices, and track expenses.- Order and manage office supplies in relations to IT equipment, building management and occupational safety.- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders within the community to gather necessary information/data to move operational projects.- Coordinate with vendors such as WB Mason, Metropolitan Office and Computer Supplies to obtain quotes, invoices, ensure payments are render, etc.- Monitor inventory, restocking workstations, and arranging equipment maintenance and repairs.- Collaborate with other departments to support initiatives and special events.- Facilitate communication between leadership and staff to support productivity, safety and ensure protocols are followed.- Serve as the point of contact for service providers (e.g., maintenance, security, IT, medical, etc.) to ensure timely and effective service delivery.- Assort and distribute mail.- Pick up and distribute payroll.- Track, order and manage PPE equipment.- File (physical and digital), data entry, maintaining databases, updating documents, and preparing reports.- Assist with coordinating team-building activities and employee appreciation events.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONTHIS POSITION HAS BEEN REPOSTED. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.TO APPLYPlease go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #772752.No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.Note: Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.