Office Manager

Job Title

Office Manager, NIB NY

Albany, NY

Full Time

Bachelor's

$48,011 - $71,879 per year

None

Day

Nonprofit - Social Services

The purpose of the Office Manager, NIB NY position is to provide high-level administrative support and assistance to the Executive Director and other assigned leadership staff of NIB NY for New Yorkers who are Blind.

• Serve as the key point of contact between executive, internal, and external customers; greeting and directing visitors onsite.
• Review and secure insurance documents and ensure proper formatting and structure of all official documents.
• Maintain the monthly office staff schedule.
• Manage calendars daily, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, scheduling office events, inventory, and assisting the Board secretary as needed with quarterly board meeting logistics and related activities.
• Manage building operations and coordinate as needed with the building management and parking management companies.
• Serve as Notary for the office.
• Plan and manage various events throughout the year including Albany Advocacy Days, The Employee of the Year and Customer of the Year programs, staff summer outing, and staff holiday party.
• Compose various confidential communications.
• Respond timely to requests, complaints, and questions from both internal and external customers, representing NIB NY by phone and written communication.
• Responsible for inventory, order, receipt, and distribution of office supplies and materials.
• Submit approved expenses weekly to NIB for payment, including office expenses and executive and leadership expense reports.
• Establish and maintain a variety of office files.
• Submit and track IT tickets on behalf of the office, coordinating onsite resolution with NIB IT or vendor as necessary.
• Create and maintain a Standard Operating Procedure desk manual for the Executive Assistant role to be updated at least quarterly.

• Sort and deliver all incoming mail and process outgoing mail.
• Log all incoming checks for the accounting department.
• Serve as point of contact for lobby firm regarding all filings and bill paying.
• Billing point of contact with vendors.
• Assist all NIB NY staff members as necessary.
• Complete special projects assigned by the Executive Director and/or other leadership staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position does not include supervisory responsibilities.

This position does not include anticipated travel responsibilities.

Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in an office manager or executive assistant role is required.

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is also acceptable. NYS Notary Public commission is preferred upon hire and a valid commission must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experience using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and/or other online meeting platforms.
• Experience creating and managing paperless processes and working in a paperless office environment.
• Ability to learn new or updated software.

• Constant concentration to ensure accuracy within tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication both internally and externally.
• Ability to multi‑task and manage multiple projects at once to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.

• Accountability
• Communication Skills
• Ethics / Integrity
• Customer Care
• Job Knowledge / Technical Skills
• Process Improvement

The physical demands described here represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. While performing this role, the employee may be required to carry and lift items weighing up to 15 lbs. The employee is frequently required to hear, perform keyboard work and sit.

The employee will be required to occasionally read.

NIB is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any protected characteristic or status. We also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the employment process. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact Human Resources  will engage in an interactive process to determine a reasonable accommodation, barring undue hardship.