Academic Office Assistant — Admin & Events Support

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The City University of New York (CUNY) seeks a CUNY Office Assistant at Hostos Community College to perform administrative/office duties across academic and administrative units. Responsibilities include typing, filing, scheduling, reporting, and supporting events and staff, with in-person duties required.

Minimum qualifications include two years of office experience, a high school diploma or GED, English proficiency, and the ability to pass a Civil Service exam and background check.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time equivalent office experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• English language proficiency; speaking, reading, writing and comprehension.
• Background check and fingerprint screening required; education/work history verification.
• Typing test may be required during selection.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical and daily office operations in diverse academic/administrative units.
• Prepare and process personnel actions (E-Pars) for the department.
• Type, print, scan, and make copies; prepare communications and reports.
• Maintain files and records; manage spreadsheets.
• Schedule appointments/meetings; manage department calendar.

Skills

Office experience

Customer service

Data entry

English proficiency

Typing test

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 college credits or equivalent

Two years of college credits (equivalent of two years’ experience)

Job description

The City University of New York (CUNY) seeks a CUNY Office Assistant at Hostos Community College to perform administrative/office duties across academic and administrative units. Responsibilities include typing, filing, scheduling, reporting, and supporting events and staff, with in-person duties required.

Minimum qualifications include two years of office experience, a high school diploma or GED, English proficiency, and the ability to pass a Civil Service exam and background check.