Administrative & Data Entry Specialist — Education Programs

Research Foundation of The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,859,000 - 63,370,000; Full time

Job summary

Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) seeks an Administrative Assistant/Data Entry Specialist for the Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center location. The role is in-person, grants-funded, and focuses on data entry, participant support, and office administration.

The position reports to the College Connections Project Director and involves processing applications, maintaining records, and assisting with event logistics and procurement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required or currently pursuing
• Minimum two years’ experience in an office administrative position
• Background in post-secondary and/or college access
• English proficiency required; Spanish or French fluency preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Process participant applications and documentation; enter participant data into data systems
• Enter post-secondary application and financial aid information into the data system and run reports
• Assist in preparing Annual Performance Reports for the funder
• Handle procurement steps in the online system and organize financial records
• Answer phones and engage with prospective participants
• Support event planning and logistics, and assist during special events
• Order and maintain supplies using the procurement system
• Assist TRIO EOC participants with creating student accounts (FSA IDs, CUNY/SUNY accounts)
• Manage social media pages including Instagram, Facebook, and CCP website
• Perform general office duties and other assigned tasks

Job description

Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) seeks an Administrative Assistant/Data Entry Specialist for the Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center location. The role is in-person, grants-funded, and focuses on data entry, participant support, and office administration.

The position reports to the College Connections Project Director and involves processing applications, maintaining records, and assisting with event logistics and procurement.