CUNY Office Assistant Level 1 (Provisional) - Hospitality Management

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Office Assistant to join the Hospitality Management department. This role involves performing a variety of office tasks, including documentation, communication, and customer service. The successful candidate will help maintain efficient office procedures, assist in managing reservations, and support special events. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a renowned program recognized for its excellence in hospitality education. Join a vibrant community committed to fostering student success and professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Pension Plans

Tax-Deferred Savings Plans

Qualifications

• Experience in general office work with strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Perform office tasks including typing, filing, and data entry.
• Provide information and assistance to faculty, students, and the public.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication Skills

Data Entry

Customer Service

Proofreading

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree

Tools

CUNYfirst

PeopleSoft

Workday

Job description

CUNY Office Assistant Level 1 (Provisional) - Hospitality Management

GENERAL DUTIES

Assignment Level 1, 2 and 3 - Under supervision, performs office or secretarial work in various units, following relevant departmental, College, and University procedures. Typical duties are outlined below:

Documentation and Information

• Types and prints materials such as letters, memoranda, forms, purchase orders and vouchers, using typewriter/word processor/personal computers and all peripheral equipment.

• Proofreads typed material for accuracy, correcting errors as necessary.

• Uses commercial office software packages in typing, data entry, filing, updating files, and preparing various reports.

• Collects information or data from various sources; files and retrieves books, documents and/or data as needed. Updates existing files.

• Creates filing systems.

• Maintains departmental records; keeps separate confidential records when instructed.

• Retrieves and formats computerized data.

• With proper training, may take dictation and transcribe notes (written or recorded).

• Prepares and proposes various forms, e.g., financial aid applications, personnel papers and other college forms.

Communications and Customer Service

• Provides information, as directed, to faculty, students, employees, and the general public.

• Responds to routine inquires regarding departmental affairs.

• Answers telephone calls; screens incoming calls and forwards/refers calls; assists in maintaining up-to-date mailing and telephone directories.

• Provides receptionist services; sets up appointments; keeps calendars; refers students, faculty, other CUNY employees and general public to proper areas or persons.

• Furnishes information on the department’s rules and regulations, when authorized.

• Assists with arrangements for special events (e.g., conferences, reservations of rooms, travel arrangements, catering services, informing the relevant departments/units, etc.)

• Interviews and supervises College Assistants, College Work Study Students, Student Aides, Summer Interns, Volunteers, etc.

• Assists in training new employees in various office duties/use of office machines.

• Communicates with other academic or administrative departments or outside agencies to expedite the processing of work.

Transaction Processing

• Prepares routine reports, including drafts, using information received from various sources.

• Receives and processes financial transactions following prescribed procedures (e.g., tuition payments, library fines).

• Processes purchase orders and supply orders; verifies deliveries.

• Verifies inventory and supplies reports on request.

• Completes Time & Leave calculations and keeps up-to-date records.

• Assists supervisors in specialized office functions, e.g., fingerprinting, I-9, reference and background checking, unemployment insurance.

• Calculates payroll figures; verifies amounts on financial forms; prepares deposit records; refunds authorizations, and similar documents; keeps related records.

• Makes routine petty cash purchases and disbursements, and maintains petty cash account; keeps necessary records.

• Receives mail for the unit/department/college and distributes it among the proper persons; may sort mail per instructions.

• Prepare the department/unit/college mailings within or outside CUNY, arranging special mail services when authorized.

• Duplicates, collates and distributes materials. Coordinates the work of others to produce and distribute materials; confers with printing department and mailroom personnel as needed.

• Assists in preparing and distributing materials such as recruitment documents.

• Assists in registration activities within the department or as assigned; when authorized, processes drop/add and over tally requests for course registration.

Other

• Performs routine upkeep of office machines, e.g., photocopier, typewriter, computer terminals, printers, fax machines.

• May serve on committees when authorized.

Assignment Level 4 - Under supervision, performs moderately complex office or secretarial work in various units of CUNY. Perform tasks at assignment Level I, at a more complex or responsibility level or with significant expertise and masterly performance.

• May serve as secretary to an executive or to a small group of professional, managerial, or technical personnel.

• Organizes, supervises and coordinates the workload of a moderately complex office, including the supervision of full and part-time office support staff.

• Initiates administrative procedures on behalf of the department.

• Administers a specialized area, requiring unique training and/or experience within a large office.

• Interviews and recommends full and part-time office support staff, including College Assistants and CUNY Office Assistants in Level 1.

• Prepares and compiles complex reports, including simple research and analysis.

• With approval, makes improvements to department forms.

• Develops record-keeping systems.

• Trains office employees and others (as directed) in routine office duties, rules, procedures, etc. and related matters.

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Levels 1, 2 and 3 are contractual pay steps based on length of employment. Employees are not given additional responsibilities when moving from Level 1 to Level 2 or from Level 2 to Level 3. However, Assignment Level 4 is an assignment level based on duties performed and is discretionary.

CONTRACT TITLE

CUNY Office Assistant

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

New York City College of Technology (City Tech) of the City University of New York (CUNY), a comprehensive college in downtown Brooklyn offering 58 associate and baccalaureate degrees, invites applications for a CUNY Office Assistant in the Hospitality Management department, which is housed in the School of Professional Studies. This position is in provisional status. Continued employment is contingent upon taking and passing a civil service examination when it is offered by CUNY.

The Department of Hospitality Management in City Tech is recognized internationally as the premier hospitality management program of CUNY. The department is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA) and offers both associate and bachelor’s degrees. The mission of the Department is to provide students with a hospitality career education that integrates applied management practices and theory with liberal arts and sciences. The department also provides learning opportunities to students through the Janet Lefler Dining Room, a specialized learning lab.

Reporting to the Department Chair, the CUNY Office Assistant in Hospitality Management is accountable for rendering quality services to all members of the College community and affiliated entities. In addition to the General Duties, the CUNY Office Assistant will:

• Under direct supervision, maintain efficient office procedures and methods, and train employees in their use, regarding the management of the Janet Lefler Dining Room and the Department of Hospitality Management.

• Manage individual and group reservations associated with the Janet Lefler Dining Room.

• Under supervision, apply operating procedures, rules and regulations within the Department of Hospitality Management and the Janet Lefler Dining Room.

• Conduct job interviews to select College Assistants (CA) and Federal Work Study (FWS) students.

• Supervise CA and Federal Work Study students.

• Coordinate and support the work associated with special events such as graduation celebrations, fundraisers, and alumni outreach with faculty members using current technology and communication systems.

• Coordinate the work of others for program activities and events, including registration, room arrangements, travel, fee collection, purchases, study/work abroad programs.

• Administer the compilation, storage, and disposition of financial records, student records, and personnel records of the department in accordance with CUNY’s record retention policy.

• Communicate with staff and administrators throughout the College, University, and the community to resolve problems, particularly as it relates to the Janet Lefler Dining Room, internships, and the study/work abroad programs.

• Under guidance of the Chair or their designee, coordinate departmental response to employment inquiries.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Proof of meeting requirements 1 – 4 is needed before the close of a Civil Service Examination filing period. You may be asked to provide proof of meeting these requirements at any time between your application and the close of the filing period.

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent

2. Two (2) years of experience performing general office work, which may be met by one of the following:

A) Two (2) years of satisfactory, full-time experience performing general office work; or

B) One (1) year of satisfactory, full-time experience performing general office work and 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university; or

C) An associate’s degree or 60 college credits from an accredited college or university.

1. Passage of a qualifying Work Experience Test.

2. English Language Proficiency . All candidates must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English Language. English proficiency will be evaluated at the time of interview.

CUNY considers full-time work to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience of at least 20 hours per week may be prorated by half and credited instead of, but not in addition to, full-time experience during the same period (e.g., two month’s related work experience at 20-34 hours per week equate to one month’s full-time related work experience.) Part-time experience of fewer than 20 hours per week will NOT be credited at all.

The high school diploma or its educational equivalent must be approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. The college or university must be accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are preferred:

• Knowledge of academic and administrative processes and systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word.

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Effective writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.

• Experience using CUNYfirst, PeopleSoft, or Workday is a plus.

• Ability to communicate in languages other than English is a plus.

The selected candidate for the position will be required to complete a typing test as part of the selection process.

COMPENSATION

New Hire: $35,588*

Incumbent: $40,215

*This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment only.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of resumes to begin on or after May 22, 2025.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our 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.

Job ID

30304

Location

NYC College of Technology