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Coordinator of Administration, Capital Projects…
- New York Botanical Garden (Bronx, NY)
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Coordinator of Administration, Capital Projects and Operations
Senior Manager of Administration, Capital Projects and Operations VP for Capital Projects
AVP for Capital Projects
Position Summary :
The Coordinator of Administration, Capital Projects and Operations provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Senior Manager of Administration, Capital Projects & Operations, the Vice President and Associate Vice President for Capital Projects, with backup support for the other operations within the division.
The Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of capital projects by managing communications, coordinating schedules, preparing reports, tracking budgets, and assisting with document preparation and review. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who works independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with team members across the institution.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities :
General Administrative Support
+ Schedule and confirm meetings; draft correspondence; prepare agendas.
+ Type contracts, monitor departmental budgets, provide phone coverage, file documents, order supplies, process payments, and oversee general office operations.
+ Distribute mail, route phone calls, prepare purchase orders and requisitions, process invoices, and update Twosome accounting project spreadsheets.
Administrative Project Coordination
+ Assist in preparing and organizing planning and construction documents, contracts, change orders, and related materials.
+ Track and monitor departmental budgets and expenses; prepare and submit expense reports.
+ Support review and processing of contractor payments; ensure completeness before submission to Finance.
+ Welcome vendors, contractors, and internal/external stakeholders by coordinating onsite and virtual meetings.
Documentation & Compliance
+ Maintain documentation, records, and compliance materials for both capital and operational workflows.
+ Support administrative and reporting needs across capital and operational functions.
Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the division’s priorities.
Qualifications :
+ 2–5 years of administrative or coordinator experience, preferably in a nonprofit or cultural institution.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and internet research.
+ Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
+ Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
+ Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
+ Formal administrative support training strongly preferred.
+ College degree preferred .
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
Long periods in front of a computer processing required documents, payments, and correspondences.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Baseline Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $57,000-$62,000.
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