Executive Assistant to the Chief Digital Officer

Executive Assistant to the Chief Digital Officer Overview The Chief Digital Officer leads the ongoing digital transformation of NYPL. The Executive Assistant to the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) is essential to the smooth running of the Digital department: providing comprehensive administrative support, ensuring the efficient use of the CDO’s time, and serving as a key liaison on behalf of the CDO to internal and external stakeholders. The Executive Assistant works under the direction of the Chief of Staff, Digital and collaborates closely with the other assistants in the Executive Office, Trustees, and other critical stakeholders. Some expectations for this role are that within: 1 month, this person will: Become familiar with Executive Suite protocols, processes, and procedures Become familiar with the CDO. Understand their teams and their preferred working styles Meet key personnel (executive office assistants, senior leaders) and understand the organizational structure Become familiar with Trustees and other key stakeholders Understand the Library’s technology: Google Suite, Workday, and other systems as required 3 months, this person will: Support all of the CDO’s administrative needs including short and long-term schedule management, meeting coordination and preparation, internal and external communications, etc Make the various processes related to the CDO’s administrative needs their own Understand the administrative needs for the board and trustee meetings facilitated by the CDO including planning and logistics, documentation, timelines, deliverables and other meeting needs. Successfully integrated into the Executive Office Assistants team 6 months and beyond, this person will: Successfully perform the core functions of this role with minimal supervision as outlined below, and continue to improve processes Responsibilities: Acts as primary staff to the Chief Digital Officer including communication with internal and external executives, Library partners, assistants and other partners Coordinates and manages the Chief Digital Officer’s calendar (in coordination with the Chief of Staff, Digital) and handles correspondence to and from the CDO’s office Maintain systems to manage the efficient flow of information and the storage of documents, correspondence, and other materials Schedule and coordinate all meetings and special events involving the Chief Digital Officer, including logistical setup, catering, preparing materials, conducting tours and acting as point of contact for guests Organize and maintain files, both electronic and physical, ensuring confidentiality Draft, proofread, and edit documents, correspondence, and presentations for Board meetings Act as a liaison between the board members, and other departments Assist in preparing agendas, meeting materials, and minutes for board and committee meetings Assist in managing departmental budgets and expenses Support Chief Digital Officer in donor relation activities as well as Board of Trustees & Digital Committee presentations Assists with proposal writing, oversight and reporting; data analysis, research, drafting, writing, proofreading and editing reports, communications and presentations Handles office management activities, including travel arrangements, expense reports, eTime approvals, equipment and technology maintenance & distribution, office supplies, petty cash, purchase requisitions Provide backup support for other executive office assistants (eg supporting meetings, answering phones, etc) Assists President's Office, Tisch Director, Mellon Director and Chief Operating Officer on certain administrative items, when needed as well as supporting other Executive Assistants as needed Assists with special projects and performs related duties as required Required Education, Experience & Skills Required Education and Certifications Bachelor’s Degree Required Experience Minimum of five years’ experience supporting senior executives or boards in a complex organization. Experience managing confidential materials and sensitive correspondence. Required Skills Communicating with courtesy and tact towards individuals of importance including Senior Management and Library Trustees The ability to resolve problems independently Outstanding organizational and multitasking abilities, with meticulous attention to detail Ability to maintain the confidentiality of important information with integrity and professionalism Successfully demonstrated experience using Google suite programs, Microsoft Suite and other scheduling and presentation software Successfully demonstrated strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, reliability, flexibility and willingness to assume various duties and assignments Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines Strong problem-solving skills and ability to anticipate the needs of executives More... Core Values All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values: Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues Be Resourceful in solving problems Be Curious in all aspects of your work Be Welcoming and Inclusive Work Environment Office Environment This is an onsite role; up to 5 days a week Physical Duties May require light lifting up to 20 lbs. Pre-Placement Physical Required? No Union/Non Union Non-Union FLSA Status Non-Exempt Schedule Monday - Friday; 9-5 This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed. The New York Public Library Salary Statement At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies. Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s). About The New York Public Library The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org. Department Digital Employment Type Full Time Location Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Workplace type Onsite Compensation $85,000 - $95,000 / year Reporting To Vicky Darbouze

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000