Entry-Level Office Assistant & Admin Support

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,700 - 41,472; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a CUNY Office Assistant, Level 1 (Provisional) to perform a range of clerical and receptionist duties within the Office of the Vice President. Under supervision, you will type, file, input data, and prepare various forms and reports.

This role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and strong customer service as you assist faculty, students, staff, and the general public in a university setting.

Qualifications

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
• Two years of general office work experience; may be met by two years full-time, one year plus 30 college credits, or an associate’s degree/60 credits.
• English language proficiency: speak, read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Provides information to faculty, students, employees and the general public.
• Answers telephone calls; screens calls; maintains directories.
• Receives and processes routine financial and administrative transactions.
• Prepares and formats various forms and reports.
• Maintains filing systems and confidential records as instructed.
• Assists in training new employees and coordinates basic office duties.

Skills

Typing

Proofreading

Data entry

Filing

Microsoft Office

Phone reception

Education

Four-year high school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Typewriter

Word processing

Personal computer

Printers

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a CUNY Office Assistant, Level 1 (Provisional) to perform a range of clerical and receptionist duties within the Office of the Vice President. Under supervision, you will type, file, input data, and prepare various forms and reports.

This role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and strong customer service as you assist faculty, students, staff, and the general public in a university setting.