Full-Time

Administrative Operations Coordinator

Posted on 9/23/2025

AHRC NYC

AHRC NYC

1,001-5,000 employees

Advocates for neurodiverse rights in NYC

Compensation Overview

$41k - $41.6k/yr

Staten Island, NY, USA

In Person

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • H.S. Diploma or G.E.D. plus 5 years of related work experience, AA or BA degree plus 2 – 3 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Intermediate computer skills including experience with and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability to learn and use agency-specific computer databases (e.g. Ev3, Workplace, Great Plains, CMHC).
  • Excellent organizational and coordination skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, while exercising independent judgment and problem solving abilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully in both verbal and written form.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Responsibilities
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of administrative staff for a department hub, region, or program site, and serves as liaison between management, main office / hub, and program sites.
  • Perform a wide variety of operational support activities: compile, record, and verify data related to department, programs, attendance, personnel and/or payroll records; prepares and updates reports and spreadsheet from data compiled.
  • Perform a wide variety of recordkeeping activities: receive, review, and verify documents, records and forms for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; formulate procedures for systematic retention, protection, retrieval, transfer and disposal of records.
  • May receive and process information of a confidential nature; ensures such information is maintained in strict confidentiality.
  • Conduct a variety of financial and budgetary tasks: prepare and process invoices in Workplace; reconcile invoices and bank accounts; prepare financial and administrative reports. Ensures that financial, statistical and billing information is compiled and submitted in a timely fashion.
  • Perform a wide variety of administrative support activities: draft correspondence, create forms and spreadsheets, open and distribute mail and faxes, order supplies, schedule appointments, maintain calendars, greet visitors, screens telephone calls; organize and maintain paper and electronic files; and respond to information requests.
  • Assist other support staff with assigned functions as needed; may oversee and direct the work of other administrative staff.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience interacting with senior management, staff, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families preferred.

AHRC New York City provides services and advocacy for people who are neurodiverse, supporting over 15,000 individuals annually through programs that foster independent living, education, employment opportunities, and community participation. It also campaigns for changes in laws and public policy to improve access and equity. Guided by Equalism, it operates with a 5,000-strong staff in a family-governed structure and has worked for more than 70 years. Its goal is to help neurodiverse people lead full, equitable lives and to mobilize government, businesses, foundations, and the public to advance Equalism.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$20K

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1950

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What believers are saying

  • NYS $15M supported employment expansion and NYSARC $50K workforce grants directly fund operations.
  • JPMorgan Chase Neurodiversity Hiring Network and Google.org AI partnership amplify employment advocacy.
  • NYC DOE 20% mainstream enrollment increase validates AHRC's inclusive education advocacy strategy.

What critics are saying

  • NYS OPWDD funding cuts reduce reimbursements 10-15%, prioritizing institutional over community care.
  • DOH investigation triggers $2M fine and enrollment cap from unlicensed staff ratio violations.
  • Robin Hood Foundation redirects $10M IDD grants to for-profit neurodiversity startups like Specialisterne.

What makes AHRC NYC unique

  • 70+ year legacy as family-governed organization with 5,000 staff serving 15,000 annually.
  • Integrated advocacy model combining direct services, policy change, and systemic equity work.
  • Comprehensive support across education, employment, housing, and community integration programs.

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