Office Services Specialist

Company

New Visions for Public Schools

Location

Brooklyn NY

Type

Full Time

Job Description

The Office Services Specialist is part of the Office Services (Admin) Unit and is responsible for the general upkeep and care of New Visions Central Office.  The responsibilities include daily tasks such as supplies management, coordinating office repairs, vendor management, and support on events.  This position will report to the Office Manager.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Manage office equipment - Copiers, poster maker, postage machine and scale, fax, and binding machine 
  • Oversee workstations - maintain open workstations, set up for new staff, update office floor plans as necessary
  • Maintain office supplies - oversee supply inventory and small furniture/ accessibility equipment
  • Plan anniversary and birthday celebrations
  • Conduct end of day office walkthroughs and closing - office inspection, lockups, Jabra charging
  • Oversee office cleanliness - common areas & conference rooms 
  • Coordinate office repairs & maintenance 
    • Vendor and contract management 
    • Scheduling repairs (routine maintenance and emergency repairs)
    • Insurance COIs needed for deliveries
    • Facilities related communications
    • Service desk tickets maintenance
  • Support on org-wide events
  • Maintain basement and storage areas 
  • Assist on any ad hoc projects that may arise

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • B.A. or Associates degree
  • 1 - 2 years experience in office environment

REQUIRED SKILL SET

  • Friendly, approachable and professional demeanor
  • Organized with strong attention to detail
  • Able to manage competing demands and priorities
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Reliable and dependable
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel,and Google Docs

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position.  These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.


Our offices are currently operating in a hybrid model, with staff expected to work in person several days per week.  We are following New York City’s lead and requiring all staff to be vaccinated.  Our plans and policies may change as circumstances related to COVID-19 continue to evolve.  Additional details will be shared if selected for an interview.


Who We Are

At New Visions for Public Schools, we work to make great public schools common in New York City. We believe that all of New York City’s students deserve public schools that make successful futures possible, especially Black, Latinx, and low-income students who have historically had inequitable access to a great public education. Since 1989, New Visions has been a driving force behind some of the most significant reforms to public education in New York City.  Today, our diverse team of professionals develop and scale innovative tools and approaches that help educators address common challenges.  Learn more about New Visions HERE. 

We operate ten public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens and, as a trusted partner of the NYC DOE, we help 1,600 public district schools plan for the success of over a million students citywide.   In 2020-21, graduation rates in our Charter and Affinity networks were 95.4% and 89.2% and our support for postsecondary readiness has expanded exponentially.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

New Visions for Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of New Visions that all employees and applicants for employment will be treated in all respects on the basis of their merit and qualifications and without regards to their race, color, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender, military status, marital status, ancestry, or any other reason prohibited by law.

New Visions believes that our teams should reflect the diverse communities we serve and that our culture and internal structures should be inclusive and equitable for all employees. We also recognize that perspectives from communities that have been historically marginalized are critical to the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from individuals living in the communities that we serve or who are members of historically marginalized communities.

New Visions provides a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package in addition to the opportunity to make a significant impact on education reform and in the lives of urban youth.


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Date Posted

08/24/2022

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