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The City University of New York · 5 months ago

CUNY Administrative Assistant Level 1 - Mathematics

Brooklyn, NY

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$57K/yr - $60K/yr

The City University of New York is a comprehensive college system, and they are seeking a CUNY Administrative Assistant for the Mathematics department. The role involves providing administrative support, assisting faculty and students, and ensuring the smooth operation of departmental functions.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as department secretary, and provide information to students regarding department, college, and university regulations

Assist faculty and students with completing forms, locating records, and direct them for further assistance as needed

Train and supervise student aides

Assist the Chair to establish task priorities for the department, and help to keep the busy and complex office organized

Draft routine and complex correspondence for the Chair, help improve and maintain record-keeping systems, and assist with producing statistical reports.With Chair approval, make improvements to Math department forms

Assist with maintaining budgets, make petty cash purchases, and keep records

Verify student transcripts, and record grades and grade changes

Develop new and efficient methods for handling faculty and student files

Communicate with faculty to maintain lists of required textbooks

Assist with scheduling special exams for students

Communicate with the college WebMaster to update information on the department website

Communicate with staff to collect required paperwork

Reserve classrooms and equipment as needed by the department faculty

Qualification

Technical competenceRecord-keeping systemsBudget managementSupervision skillsCommunication skills

Required

Permanent status as a CUNY Office Assistant at Assignment Level 1 (Pay Level 3) or Assignment Level 2 (Pay Level 4)

Candidates must take and pass a job-related Civil Service Examination that measures critical competencies for the position

Candidates must undergo a background check, including a fingerprint screening and a verification of their education and work history

Candidates must demonstrate technical competence in using job-related software (e.g., word processing or other)

OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT CUNY EMPLOYEES WITH PERMANENT STATUS AS CUNY OFFICE ASSISTANT III OR IV, OR CUNY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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.

Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

Company

The City University of New York

The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.

Founded in 1847

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees

http://cuny.edu

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