Administrative Assistant

Touro College & University System; New York; On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Touro College & University System in New York seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Director in daily program operations. You will handle clerical tasks, public inquiries, and assist with reports, exams, and document preparation.

Responsibilities include meeting minute recording, orientation events, information sessions, and coordination of scheduling. Strong MS Office and bookkeeping skills required, with reliability and effective communication.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; some college preferred.
• Experience with nursing accreditation and graduation requirements preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and bookkeeping.
• Basic office methods, filing systems, and standard English usage.
• Typing speed around 45 wpm.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones and public inquiries about program.
• Recording of minutes at faculty and staff meetings.
• Assisting with preparation of reports, exams, and documents pertaining to the program.
• Assisting with preparation of orientation, meetings, information sessions, pinning, and events.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Bookkeeping

Administrative procedures

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma

Some college preferred

Experience with nursing accreditation and graduation requirements

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

The Administrative Assistant assists the Director in the everyday functioning of the Program. Duties include clerical and administrative tasks, dealings with the public and college personnel, and work delegated by Director.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones and public inquiries about program.
• Recording of minutes at faculty and staff meetings.
• Assisting with preparation of reports, exams, and documents pertaining to the program.
• Assisting with preparation of orientation, meetings, information sessions, pinning, and events.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High School diploma required; some college preferred.
• Experience with nursing accreditation and graduation requirements preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and bookkeeping.
• Basic office methods, practices, and procedures, including filing systems, correspondence, standard English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Computer skills and typing/word processing speed of about 45 wpm.
• Ability to carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Communicate effectively.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Be flexible and receptive to change.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Initiative.
• Reliability.

Travel

• Occasional local travel for training sessions.
• Occasional evenings for Information Sessions.

Working Conditions

• Sit for extended period of time.

Maximum Salary

USD $62,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $49,600.00/Yr.