About the job
About TRS:
The Teachers’ Retirement System of the City of New York (TRS) has been dedicated to securing the futures of NYC educators since its establishment in 1917. With a robust pension fund valued at approximately $120 billion, TRS supports over 215,000 members by providing essential retirement, disability, and death benefit services.
TRS offers a Qualified Pension Plan (QPP), a defined benefit plan that ensures members receive a monthly retirement allowance upon fulfilling specific eligibility criteria. Additionally, members can enhance their retirement benefits through the Tax-Deferred Annuity (TDA) Program, which features various investment options and tax-deferred earnings.
We are on the lookout for passionate professionals committed to public service and exceptional member-focused support.
Position Summary:
TRS is in search of a dynamic, proactive, and mission-driven Special Assistant to the Executive Director. This crucial role is responsible for providing strategic, operational, and administrative support at the highest echelons of TRS.
The Special Assistant will serve as a trusted advisor and operational partner to the Executive Director, helping to advance executive priorities, enhance organizational alignment, and ensure effective communication across TRS departments, trustees, and external stakeholders. The position demands exceptional judgment, discretion, and the capacity to manage complex, sensitive, and time-critical situations with professionalism.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic thinker who excels in a fast-paced, high-visibility setting and is dedicated to supporting the retirement security of NYC educators.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic & Operational Support
- Track and monitor progress on executive initiatives, strategic priorities, and organization-wide projects.
- Conduct research, analysis, and issue reviews to assist in executive decision-making and policy formulation.
- Ensure deadlines, deliverables, and follow-up actions are met for timely and effective execution.
Executive Support & Coordination
- Provide direct, high-level support to the Executive Director, including managing the calendar, prioritizing commitments, and preparing briefings.
- Draft and refine briefing materials, talking points, reports, presentations, and correspondence.
- Oversee the coordination of materials and logistics for leadership meetings and executive engagements.
Governance & Stakeholder Liaison
- Facilitate the preparation, logistics, and documentation for Board of Trustees and committee meetings.
- Act as a liaison between executive leadership, internal departments, trustees, and external partners.
- Stay informed on governance protocols, compliance requirements, and agency policies to ensure alignment.
Project Management
- Assist in cross-functional projects and initiatives led by the Executive Office or Operations Department.
- Monitor milestones, risks, and outcomes to ensure successful project delivery.