Description The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people, invites applications for a Per Diem Office Manager at the Betances Residence. Located in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx, The Betances offers 151 units of affordable and supportive permanent housing for adults over the age of 55 years old. Of these, CUCS serves 47 formerly homeless adults. The Betances Residence is a beautifully modern, newly constructed Breaking Ground building. Eight stories tall, it features 24-hour security, landscaped community garden, a green roof, computer room, bike storage, on-site laundry, and a fitness room. Responsibilities: The Per Diem Office Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective operation of all of the administrative support activities at a particular site or program unit. The Office Manager is expected to work closely with the Program Director and the management team to ensure that these activities effectively support the overall operation of the program. This individual must possess a good knowledge of office procedures and the ability to identify and address operational problems. The Office Manager is expected to exercise initiative and judgment and provide support and guidance to all staff. In addition, the Office Manager has the opportunity to assist with the development and provision of tenant services at both residences. The Office Manager is responsible for creating and maintaining program data in excel and other databases, fiscal management of site funds including Representative Payee, managing program budgets, vendor management, maintain inventory of office equipment and manage office equipment service contracts as necessary, purchase of program and office supplies, and site liaison to IT. The Office Manager may be assigned additional duties. This position is considered per diem with a scheduled shift of 9:00am to 5:00pm 2 days per week (14 hours per week). Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 3 years relevant experience
- Strong word-processing skills including extensive experience with MS Word
- Strong spreadsheet/Excel skills, database experience a plus
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task
- Good written and verbal communications skills
- Experience working in supportive housing a plus!