HarperCollins Publishers · 5 hours ago
Administrative Assistant to Dept Head (NYC onsite)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$55K/yr - $65K/yr
1+ years expHarperCollins Publishers is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the General Counsel. This role involves managing day-to-day office operations, processing invoices, scheduling meetings, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
BooksEducationPrintingPublishing
Responsibilities
Administers the day-to-day office operations of the General Counsel involving regular interaction with the Legal and Contracts Department and other HarperCollins employees
Processes invoices and handles T&E; circulates T&E balances monthly
Manages calendars, mail, departmental files and correspondence
Creates and maintains database that tracks claims and litigation, including expenses
Schedules and prepares for all aspects of meetings
Makes travel arrangements and prepares itineraries
Orders supplies for the department
Maintains strict confidentiality of data and sensitive information
Manages and executes departmental projects as needed
Qualification
Required
College degree or equivalent work experience
A minimum of one-year prior relevant office support experience
Detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to prioritize responsibilities under pressure
Ability to interact confidently with people both internally and externally
Ability to identify and troubleshoot departmental issues before they become problems
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred
Cover letters are strongly preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
Variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits
Elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce
Company
HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins Publishers is the second-largest consumer book publisher in the world.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Charlie Redmayne
CEO, HarperCollins UK
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Lisa Sharkey
SVP, Publisher Harper Influence at HarperCollins
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