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The City University of New York · 1 day ago

College Assistant - Communication and External Affairs

Queens, NY

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad

$26.20/hr - $26.20/hr

The City University of New York is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Part-Time Communications Assistant to support the Communications and External Affairs Division. This role provides administrative and creative support across digital, print, and external communications initiatives that promote the college’s mission, programs, and community impact.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Assist with the creation, editing, and formatting of alumni communications materials, including emails, newsletters, and social media posts

Support social media management for alumni by scheduling posts, tracking engagement, and assisting with content development

Help maintain and update alumni relations content across internal and external communication platforms

Support alumni event promotion and documentation when needed

Support cultivating alumni engagement on social media platforms, including but not limited to Linkedln, Facebook, and Instagram

Collaborate with other departments in the Communications and External Affairs Division to promote alumni relations programming and engagement opportunities

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Social Media ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteEvent OrganizationCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

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

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Experience working with Social Media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Strong skills in multi-tasking and organizing alumni events and engagement opportunities for small and large groups

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