Administrative Assistant to IT Director – Downtown Financial Services Firm – $65k-$75k
A boutique financial services firm in Downtown Manhattan is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support a Director of IT. This is a newly created role designed to enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and serve as a key liaison across the firm’s IT function.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has excellent communication and follow-up skills, and enjoys building structure around complex workflows. This position offers broad exposure across IT operations, budgeting, vendor management, and project coordination.
This position offers quality of life hours – 9am-6pm.
Responsibilities :
Executive & Departmental Support
- Manage and prioritize the IT Director’s calendar, email inbox, meetings, and daily workflow
- Serve as the central point of contact for the IT department, ensuring timely follow-up on requests from partners and staff
- Maintain departmental logs and continuously monitor open items for resolution
Budgeting, Purchasing & Vendor Administration
Assist with IT budgeting, financial planning, and ongoing expense trackingOversee IT purchasing, contracts, subscriptions, and renewalsMaintain a calendar of renewal dates, expirations, deadlines, and deliverablesTrack orders, invoices, and coordinate closely with the firm's bookkeeping teamOperations, Reporting & Asset Management
Maintain accurate and up-to-date IT department records, reports, inventory lists, and asset management databasesSupport IT projects and initiatives, including administrative tasks, documentation, and budget coordinationAssist with the preparation of presentations, meeting materials, and departmental reportingGeneral Administrative Support
Order supplies, support software / hardware coordination, and help manage incoming IT equipmentProvide high-level administrative support as needed to ensure smooth day-to-day operationsAssist with any additional IT or office-related tasks as requiredQualifications :
Bachelor’s degree, preferred2+ years of administrative experience, ideally in professional services or a fast-paced corporate settingStrong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detailAbility to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively across teamsTech-savvy with a comfort level working alongside IT leadershipProactive, reliable, and able to follow through without heavy supervisionBase Salary : $60k- $75k plus bonus and benefits
The above salary range represents Advice's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible base compensation range at the time of posting and is not reflective of the total compensation package, which may also include benefits, equity and other non-cash incentives.
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