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Strategic Project Coordinator
- NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY
Posted on
08/20/2026
- Full-time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
- Exam may be required
Department
Special Repair Projects
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Job Description
Reporting to the Deputy Director, under general direction with wide latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, responsibilities include but are not limited to, the following:
- Prepare reports, perform administrative analyses, develop timelines, and assist in the review of program plans, funding allocations, and departmental performance.
- Monitor and maintain divisional performance data, compile service delivery metrics, and prepare summaries and recommendations to support operational improvements.
- Review, process, and coordinate contractor, consultant, and vendor payment requisitions to ensure completeness and compliance with agency procedures.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date departmental records, databases, spreadsheets, and project documentation.
- Coordinate correspondence and provide timely, professional responses to inquiries from contractors, consultants, vendors, trades, and other stakeholders.
- Serve as a primary administrative liaison for internal and external inquiries, including those from residents, customers, and their authorized representatives.
- Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, record meeting notes, and track follow-up actions to support departmental initiatives.
- Assist with scheduling, monitoring, and coordinating departmental projects, assignments, and deadlines to ensure timely completion.
- Support the preparation of presentations, reports, briefing materials, and other executive-level correspondence.
- Maintain confidential records and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Coordinate office operations and administrative activities to support the efficient functioning of the department.
- Perform other related administrative duties and special assignments as directed by the Deputy Director.
PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOC - 10124
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in "1" above; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in "1" above;
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess the one year of administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the one year of administrative or supervisory experience described in "1" above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3½ years.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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Job ID
789111
Posted until
08/25/2026
Title code
10124
Civil service title
PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOC
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
Strategic Project Coordinator
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job level
03
Number of positions
1
Work location
Special Repair Projects
- Category: Building Operations & Maintenance
Strategic Project Coordinator
Salary : $68,209 - $95,000