CUNY Law School College Assistant (Multiple Departments)

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,339 - 40,391; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CUNY comprehensive benefits package

Eligible for health benefits based on hours worked

Job summary

The City University of New York is seeking a College Assistant for a part-time position, up to 20 hours per week. The role involves performing clerical work, assisting with research activities, and providing tutoring support. Candidates should demonstrate adequate skills to fulfill assigned tasks. Compensation ranges from $19.12 to $29.32 per hour and eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package. This position is located at CUNY School of Law.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate sufficient skills to perform the duties of the assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine clerical work: answering phone calls, maintaining records, operating office machines.
• Type letters, memoranda, charts and similar materials.
• Act as cashier.
• Assist in statistical or research activities.
• Perform clerical library work such as sorting and shelving books.
• Assist in instructional programs, including tutoring and assisting students.
• Enter and maintain departmental records.
• Operate computers and other electronic equipment as required.

Job description

College Assistant

Position Overview: Under supervision, performs miscellaneous clerical, administrative, research or other work related to the operation of a College or other unit where such work is required on a part‑time basis or for a period of limited duration. This is a part‑time position of up to 20 hours per week, on a per‑semester basis. Maximum tenure is 1040 hours per year.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine clerical work: answering phone calls, maintaining records, operating office machines such as copiers, sorting and distributing mail, issuing keys and identity cards, acting as messenger, and other related tasks.
• Type letters, memoranda, charts and similar materials.
• Act as cashier.
• Assist in statistical or research activities: collect, compile and code data for computer entry, perform data entry, and run computer reports.
• Perform clerical library work such as sorting, shelving books, performing data entry into library systems, and binding books and periodicals.
• Assist in instructional programs, including tutoring and assisting students in reading, mathematics, speech and hearing therapy, providing musical accompaniment, and distributing and collecting physical education equipment.
• Enter and maintain departmental records such as inventory control records, rosters, directories and schedules.
• Operate computers, computer software and other electronic equipment as required.

Qualification

Must demonstrate sufficient skills to perform the duties of the assigned tasks.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly rate ranges from $19.12 to $29.32 per hour, commensurate with experience. Employees are eligible for the CUNY comprehensive benefits package, including pension and tax‑deferred savings plans. Part‑time employees may qualify for health benefits if they meet weekly or semester work hour criteria.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Location: CUNY School of Law

Job ID: 31693