Administrative Assistant to the Director of Technology & Development

Mai Placement

Administrative Assistant to the Director of Technology & Development

Newark, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Administrative Assistant to the Director of Technology & Development

    Location: Newark, NJ (Onsite, Full Time)
    Salary: $60,000–$90,000

    Description

    We are seeking a driven, organized Administrative Assistant to support the Director of Technology & Development. This role is perfect for someone who loves keeping operations running smoothly, communicating with clarity, and taking full ownership of tasks — while also being passionate about AI tools and emerging technologies such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude.

    You’ll help organize communications, manage presentations, coordinate events, and support technology initiatives. If you’re proactive, tech-curious, creative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, this role is an excellent fit.

    Key Responsibilities

    AI & Tech-Inspired Support

    • Use AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc.) to help draft communications, summarize information, create documents, or support project workflows
    • Stay curious and updated on AI developments to support the Director’s initiatives

    Executive & Administrative Support

    • Manage and prioritize the Director’s email inbox with strong follow-through
    • Maintain calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate internal and external appointments
    • Own tasks and assignments fully — ensuring accurate, timely completion
    • Prepare documents, reports, and polished PowerPoint presentations

    Event & Meeting Coordination

    • Plan internal events, team meetings, and presentations
    • Handle logistics: scheduling, communication, materials, and follow-up
    • Support smooth execution of tech-related sessions or demos

    Internal Communications & Liaison Work

    • Serve as a point of contact between the Director and departments, staff, and external partners
    • Draft internal messages, updates, or reports when needed
    • Maintain organized documentation, files, and project records

    General Administrative Tasks

    • File management, data entry, task tracking, and office support
    • Ensure information is packaged clearly and professionally for leadership

    Qualifications

    Experience:
    • Previous administrative or coordination experience preferred
    • No development or coding experience required — but tech comfort is important

    Skills:
    • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
    • Excellent communication (written + verbal)
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
    • Comfortable learning and using new AI tools and productivity apps

    Attributes:
    • Passionate interest in AI, automation, and modern productivity tools
    • Takes ownership, asks the right questions, and follows through
    • Detail-oriented, reliable, and proactive
    • Professional, polished, and comfortable presenting

    Final Invitation to Apply

    If you're organized, tech-savvy, passionate about AI, and excited to support a fast-moving Technology & Development team — we’d love to hear from you.

    Email Resume: joel@maiplacement.com

    Apply Online:

    https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/maiplacement/job/9hbafj36y6mqi8akr83bggm6kc?crt=1764267060868


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  • Compensation
    $60,000-$90,000 per year