The City University of New York · 14 hours ago
Administrative Coordinator (Academic Affairs)
Queens, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$66K/yr - $75K/yr
2+ years expThe City University of New York is the premier public interest law school in the country, training lawyers to serve historically underrepresented communities. The Academic Affairs Administrative Coordinator will oversee the Bar Support Program budget, assist with academic support, and coordinate various administrative tasks for the evening program.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Oversee the Bar Support Program budget, including managing requisitions, reconciling and racking expenses. Must be proficient in using CUNY BUY to process and monitor purchases and requisitions
Assist the Bar Support Committee by gathering materials for grant and scholarship decisions, preparing award letters, and supporting the distribution of funding
Coordinate the Bar Grants and Scholarship submission process, and collaborate with the Business Office to ensure timely and accurate payments
Conduct internal surveys to support the Bar Support Program’s planning and evaluation efforts
Provide administrative support to the Academic Skills Program and Academic Affairs, including assisting assigned faculty and managing course-related tasks each semester
Assist with scheduling and proctoring special examinations for students
May supervise College Office Assistant staff and provide training as needed
Support the Skills Director in managing the Summer Law Institute program, including coordinating the selection process with Admissions, sending offers, and overseeing all program logistics
Coordinate travel arrangements for assigned Directors and special guests
Serve as faculty liaison for Brightspace, Navigate, and CUNY First, offering guidance and training to faculty as needed
May require some weekends
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
Preferred
Proven experience as an administrative assistant or similar role (2-4 years)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Proficient in PeopleSoft (CUNY First, Brightspace)
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.
We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.
Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Allison Griffin
Partnership Specialist, CUNY Service Corps
Doriane Gloria
Sr. Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer
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