Academic Office Assistant (Part-Time) NYC

Fashion Institute of Technology; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Health Care Plan and Dental Plan

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, S…)

4-day Summer Workweek

Tuition Exemption

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) seeks a part-time Department/Administrative Assistant to support day-to-day departmental operations in New York, NY. The role faces front-desk responsibilities, student inquiries, and coordination with Banner, Argos, and 25Live.

The position requires an Associate's degree with 1–3 years of relevant experience; a Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years in an educational setting are preferred. In-person work schedule is Tue/Thu and Fri with specified hours.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 1–3 years of relevant administrative experience.
• Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years preferred; experience in educational environment.
• Experience with Banner, Argos, and 25Live.
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide general office support including front desk coverage, inquiries via email.
• Maintain files and directories; procure supplies and sort faculty mail.
• Assist with student registration in Banner and track enrollment data with Argos.
• Coordinate meetings and calendars; provide admin support to the Department Chair.

Skills

Admin procedures

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Banner

Argos

25Live

Job description

Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) seeks a part-time Department/Administrative Assistant to support day-to-day departmental operations in New York, NY. The role faces front-desk responsibilities, student inquiries, and coordination with Banner, Argos, and 25Live.

The position requires an Associate's degree with 1–3 years of relevant experience; a Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years in an educational setting are preferred. In-person work schedule is Tue/Thu and Fri with specified hours.