• Special Assistant to Senior Vice President

    Breaking Ground (New York, NY)


    ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

     

    Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

     

    But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

     

    The Special Assistant to the Senior Vice President of Asset Management plays a critical role in supporting executive leadership through a unique blend of high-level administrative support and strategic project management support. T he Special Assistant is a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving operational excellence and strategic initiatives.

     

    The Special Assistant work s closely with all business units under the Asset Management umbrella including c apital p lanning and c onstruction, ass et m anagement o perations, f acilities o perations, i nformation t echnology, l egal a ffairs, and l easing and compliance.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Executive Support:

    + Manage complex calendars and schedule meetings

    + Track deliverables

    + Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and follow-up documentation for meetings

    + Handle confidential communication and sensitive information with discretion

    + Serve as a liaison for the S enior Vice President of Asset Management between internal and external stakeholders

    + Draft and edit correspondence, presentations, and reports

    Project Management Support:

    + Coordinate cross-functional projects and initiatives on behalf of the S enior Vice President of Asset Management

    + Track progress, manage timelines, and ensure deliverables are met

    + Develop project plans, status reports, and executive summaries

    + Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies

    + Facilitate communication and collaboration across departments

    Strategic and Operational Support:

    + Assist in the development and execution of strategic plans and priorities

    + Conduct research and analysis to support decision-making

    + Monitor key performance indicators and prepare dashboards and reports

    + Support budget planning and financial tracking as needed

    + Perform additional tasks to support the Asset Management department as needed

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

    + 5+ years of experience in executive support, project management, or a related role

    + Exceptional organizational and time management skills

    + Strong written and verbal communication abilities

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred

    + Strong attention to detail and follow-through

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    + Ability to interact professionally with senior executives and external partners

    + Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information

    + Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

    + Flexible and responsive to changing priorities

     

    EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

    Job Details

    Pay Type Salary

     

    Hiring Min Rate 80,000 USD

     

    Hiring Max Rate 80,000 USD