Assistant Director - Starrett Adult Center

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Regular Full-Time Manager 1540 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, US

4 days ago Requisition

As an Assistant Director at JASA's Starrett City Older Adult Center in Brooklyn, you'll play an important role in supporting the daily operations, programs, and services that help older New Yorkers remain active, independent, and connected to their communities. Working closely with the Program Director, you'll help oversee program administration, support staff and volunteers, monitor budgets and records, and ensure compliance with agency and NYC Department for the Aging (DFTA) requirements.

Shift

Schedule:

Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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JASA is one of New York City’s largest and most respected nonprofit organizations serving older adults. Every day, our team helps thousands of New Yorkers age with dignity, independence, and connection to their communities.

Make a Meaningful Impact

Help deliver programs and services that enhance the quality of life for older adults.

Connect older New Yorkers with essential community resources and services.

Build relationships with participants, families, staff, volunteers, and community partners.

Leadership & Professional Growth

Gain valuable experience supporting the management and administration of an older adult center.

Assist with staff supervision, training, and development.

Develop skills in program operations, budget administration, compliance, and quality assurance.

Collaborative & Mission-Driven Environment

Work closely with the Program Director and center staff to support daily operations.

Collaborate with community partners to address the needs of older adults.

Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive environment that values dignity, respect, and individual differences.

The Assistant Director supports the Program Director in the administration and daily operations of JASA's Starrett City Older Adult Center in Brooklyn. This position helps ensure that programs and services are delivered effectively, established procedures are followed, records and reports are maintained accurately, and the center complies with applicable agency and NYC DFTA requirements.

The Assistant Director may provide staff coverage, serve as a substitute for the Program Director when needed, and assist with participant trips, program activities, audits, and other operational responsibilities.

Assist in providing direction and administering the center's programs and services.

Ensure that program procedures are followed as designed.

Support the Program Director in managing daily operations and maintaining program quality.

Interpret and communicate the agency's programs and services to center members.

Answer telephone inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and refer calls to the appropriate staff as needed.

Attend staff meetings and in-service training sessions.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Assist the Program Director with managing and monitoring the program budget.

Collect and count cash, issue and record receipts, and prepare bank deposits as needed.

Assist with petty cash accounts, when applicable.

Place orders with food vendors, program vendors, and other suppliers.

Assist in maintaining an inventory of food and program supplies.

Assist the Program Director with conducting internal program self-audits.

Help prepare for and support the biannual audits conducted by the NYC Department for the Aging (DFTA).

Compile and record statistical data for review by the Program Director.

Maintain accurate program…