Office Assistant I - Reception, Admin & Event Support

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

The City University of New York at LaGuardia Community College seeks a part of the administrative staff to perform routine office and secretarial tasks under supervision. Responsibilities include reception, information provision, data entry, and basic accounting processes, with opportunities to assist in events and coordination across departments.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and two years of general office experience, plus English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
• Two years of general office work experience (or one year plus 30 college credits).
• Passage of a qualifying Work Experience Test.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and provide receptionist services; maintain directories.
• Assist with event scheduling, room reservations, catering, and coordination with partners.
• Track expenses and assist with invoices, procurement, and budget documentation.
• Enter data and maintain internal databases and systems (CUNYFirst, Coursedog, CUNYBuy).
• Prepare routine reports and process routine financial transactions.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

Four-year high school diploma or equivalency

Associate degree or 60 college credits

Tools

CUNYFirst

Coursedog

CUNYBuy

Job description

The City University of New York at LaGuardia Community College seeks a part of the administrative staff to perform routine office and secretarial tasks under supervision. Responsibilities include reception, information provision, data entry, and basic accounting processes, with opportunities to assist in events and coordination across departments.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and two years of general office experience, plus English proficiency.