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The City University of New York · 2 weeks ago

College Assistant (Hourly Clerical) – Ongoing Recruitment

Staten Island, NY

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18.54/hr - $18.54/hr

The City University of New York is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive educational environment. They are seeking a College Assistant to perform various clerical and administrative tasks in support of college operations, including greeting visitors, maintaining records, and assisting in instructional programs.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Greets diverse customers, visitors, and others in a professional manner; screens visitors and phone calls as directed; refers people to appropriate staff or to other offices as appropriate; takes accurate and complete messages; forwards messages in a timely manner; maintains bulletin boards/displays, office literature and computer area

Responds to routine questions and requests from clients and staff; distributes forms and applications; may review returned documents for completeness; clarifies requests; provides prompt service; explains need for any delays or additional information; keeps visitors, clients and staff informed of progress; returns calls as appropriate

Uses standard computer software and other office technology to input, format and transcribe documents; makes photocopies and sends faxes; may input and format spreadsheets

Maintains paper and/or electronic files using established procedures; retrieves files as requested

Performs additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Customer ServiceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPointMS OutlookData EntryClerical SkillsWillingness to LearnInitiative

Required

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

High School Diploma or GED

Excellent Customer Service, Communication and Organizational skills

Ability to take initiative when necessary and willingness to learn

Strong computer skills (MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint) highly desired

Flexible with availability

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.

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