Administrative Assistant
5 days ago
New York
Company Description Founded in 1910, the National Urban League is the nation's oldest and largest community-based movement focused on empowering African Americans to achieve economic self-reliance, equality, and civil rights. Headquartered in New York City, the organisation leads non-partisan initiatives across its 94 local affiliates in 35 states and the District of Columbia. Each year, over 2 million individuals benefit from the League's programs, advocacy efforts, and research. Dedicated to creating opportunities and fostering empowerment, the National Urban League remains a vital force for inclusive progress. Role Description The National Urban League seeks a forward-thinking Administrative Assistant in the Talent Management department. Under the supervision of the Vice President, Human Resources, the Assistant will be responsible for a broad range of high-level administrative and operational support across a complex portfolio of initiatives, partnerships, contracts, and convenings related to the Whitney M. Young Jr. Centre for Leadership. The ideal candidate is an organised, analytical, and results-oriented administrator who exercises sound judgement, discretion, and attention to detail while supporting executive staff and cross-functional collaborators. This individual must be comfortable managing multiple workstreams, navigating shifting priorities, and coordinating time-sensitive activities with internal and external stakeholders. The Assistant must also be a consummate professional who works well in a team environment and is willing to pitch in where and when needed to support the department's mission and goals. Essential Functions • Maintains, manages, and coordinates the Vice President’s meeting and travel calendar using Microsoft Outlook, including meetings with internal and external stakeholders; proactively resolves conflicts and attempts to ensure alignment across competing priorities., • Manages and tracks the contract process, working in coordination with the team’s designated contract lead; supports the preparation, routing, execution, amendment, and monitoring of consultant and vendor agreements, • Assists in the development and management of processes., • Manages transportation and accommodation arrangements and coordinates all other meeting-related logistics., • Supports leadership training initiatives and special projects., • Submits, tracks, and reconciles invoices, payments, and expense reports; maintains organized records and follows up as needed to ensure timely processing., • Schedules meetings, prepares agendas, and records minutes for weekly meetings., • Assists in the drafting of documentation and management of administrative and operational processes associated with the WMYCL, including tracking tools, templates, timelines, and internal workflows to support efficient execution of the WMCL initiatives, • Exercises professional judgment, sensitivity, and discretion in the execution of assigned responsibilities., • Supports the Talent Management team with special projects, as assigned Education: • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field or an acceptable combination of experience and training. Experience: • Experience working in a fast-paced environment., • At least five years of experience providing administrative or project management support. Knowledge & Skills: • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Proficiency in meeting platforms (Teams and Zoom), • Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively. Strong time management skills., • Advanced technology proficiency, • Must have advanced knowledge of Outlook., • Must be organized and detail-oriented., • Expert-level skills with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word., • Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to manage sensitive and confidential information., • Must demonstrate poise, tact, and diplomacy., • Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization., • Ability to travel 10%-15%, • Hybrid position Salary: $40-$50 per hr. Physical Requirements: • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer., • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. To Apply: Click the link below to submit your resume & cover letter: Deadline to Apply: March 6, 2026 WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. The National Urban League is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity (“EEO”) laws. The National Urban League strictly prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual's race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion or creed, national origin, alienage, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions or decision making (of employees or their dependents), familial status, marital status, partnership status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre- employment criminal conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all National Urban League activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, discipline, and discharge. This policy also bans discriminatory harassment. Employment at the National Urban League is at-will.