Administrative Assistant, Honors Program Operations

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City University of New York is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Verrazzano Honors Program at the College of Staten Island. This role provides admin support for daily operations, coordinates calendars and events, maintains student records, and serves as a primary contact for students, faculty, and campus offices.

Responsibilities include assisting with communications and program initiatives, supporting expenditures, and preparing reports.

Qualifications

• Permanent status as a CUNY Office Assistant at Assignment Level 1 (Pay Level 3) or Assignment Level 2 (Pay Level 4).
• Candidates must take and pass a Civil Service examination and undergo a background check.
• Demonstrated technical competence in using job-related software (e.g., word processing).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially with undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for daily operations of the Verrazzano Honors Program.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, and general office operations.
• Maintain student records and prepare administrative reports.
• Serve as liaison with campus offices to facilitate communication.
• Support budgeting, expenditures, and routine transactions.
• Assist with program communications and promotional materials.

Skills

Excellent communication

Student engagement

Budgeting support

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The City University of New York is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Verrazzano Honors Program at the College of Staten Island. This role provides admin support for daily operations, coordinates calendars and events, maintains student records, and serves as a primary contact for students, faculty, and campus offices.

Responsibilities include assisting with communications and program initiatives, supporting expenditures, and preparing reports.