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Administrative and Records Assistant

The Salvation Army

Suffern, NYFull-time$55–65K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$55–65K/yr
Location
Suffern, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Administrative and Records Assistant provides administrative and coordination support to the Director of Continuing Education and the Curriculum and Distance Education Officer. The role supports the Education Department’s daily operations by managing communications, coordinating meetings and events, and maintaining records and documentation. It also supports education programs and participant processes from enrollment through completion and financial closeout.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementProfessional CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailManaging Multiple PrioritiesDiscretionMicrosoft Office SuiteZoomMicrosoft TeamsSlack

Qualifications

Associate's Degree or Equivalent2 Years Related Experience or Equivalent

Full job description

Administrative and Records Assistant

Job Locations US-NY-Suffern

Job ID

2026-15802

Category

Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Compensation Min

USD $55,000.00/Yr.

Compensation Max

USD $65,000.00/Yr.

Type

Regular Full-Time

Overview

The Administrative and Records Assistant provides high-level administrative and coordination support to the Director of Continuing Education and the Curriculum and Distance Education Officer. This role ensures the effective day-to-day operation of the Education Department by managing communications, coordinating meetings and events, and maintaining organized records and documentation.

The position serves as a key support function for departmental activities, facilitating communication across the territory and ensuring the timely execution of administrative and program-related processes; including but not limited to education data systems and documentation, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and compliance with organizational standards throughout the full participant lifecycle; including enrollment through program completion and financial closeout.

Responsibilities

Executive Support & Coordination

  • Manage calendar, scheduling, and travel arrangements for the Director of Continuing Education.

  • Coordinate meetings, including preparing agendas, materials, and follow-up communications.

  • Maintain departmental contact lists, schedules, and administrative records.

  • Support communication and correspondence on behalf of education leadership.

Program & Event Administrative Support

  • In partnership with Education Support Specialist (ESS) coordinate administrative logistics for education programs, seminars, and convocations.

  • Maintain participant and delegate lists and related documentation.

  • Prepare and distribute program materials, including communications and invoices.

  • Liaise with Command and Section Heads to coordinate participation and permissions.

Communication & Stakeholder Support

  • Facilitate communication with Command Heads and Section Heads regarding program participation and requirements.

  • Coordinate outreach for initiatives such as scholarship recommendations and guest lecturer approvals.

  • Respond to routine inquiries and ensure timely information flow.

Records & Documentation Support

  • Maintain organized electronic files and correspondence in departmental systems.

  • Assist in the preparation and distribution of education-related documents, including transcript analyses.

  • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and accessibility of departmental records.

Administrative Operations

  • Process requisitions, conference authorizations, and other administrative requests.

  • Maintain office supplies and coordinate equipment maintenance as needed.

  • Support general office operations to ensure efficiency and organization.

Quality & Administrative Support

  • Proofread documents for accuracy, grammar, and consistency.

  • Prepare correspondence and departmental communications.

  • Support special projects and additional tasks assigned.

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.

  • 2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

  • Professional communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

  • Discretion and professionalism.

  • Proactive and responsive support approach.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

  • Collaborate with teams via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,957 open Administrative Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$55–65K/yr
  • New York median$45–53K/yr60 salary ranges
  • US median$48–64K/yr238 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $60K, is 23% above the New York median midpoint ($49K) — in the middle half of Administrative Assistant salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 331 open Administrative Assistant jobs in New York and 1,957 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Administrative Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (974 postings).
Education
113 of the 1,957 open Administrative Assistant jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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