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The City University of New York · 1 day ago

CUNY Office Assistant Level 1 (Provisional) - STAR Center

Brooklyn, NY

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$37K/yr - $41K/yr

2+ years exp

The City University of New York (CUNY) is seeking a CUNY Office Assistant for the Scheduling Testing Advisement Registration (STAR) Center at NYC College of Technology. The role involves performing various office and clerical tasks, providing customer service to students and faculty, and assisting in the organization of events and documentation.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide front desk coverage to greet students and visitors to the College

Provide virtual office coverage to prospects and admitted students

Answer telephone calls; screens incoming calls and forwards/refers calls

Process direct transfer applications

Use Campus Management (Customer Relationship Management tool) to review, schedule, and confirm appointments

Provide aid and support for workshop planning by preparing packets for distribution, assisting with check-in, disseminating information, etc

Assist with arrangements for the semi-annual Open House, Accepted Student Day and Transfer Information Session

Provide clerical support for the office

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

MS Office SuiteCustomer serviceReceptionist experienceOrganizational skillsMultitaskingData entryFiling systemsTypingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent

Two (2) years of experience performing general office work, which may be met by one of the following: Two (2) years of satisfactory, full-time experience performing general office work; or One (1) year of satisfactory, full-time experience performing general office work and 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university; or An associate's degree or 60 college credits from an accredited college or university

Passage of a qualifying Work Experience Test

English Language Proficiency. All candidates must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English Language. English proficiency will be evaluated at the time of interview

Preferred

Receptionist or administrative experience are highly desirable

Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) is strongly preferred

Ability to multitask and set priorities

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Customer service orientation and the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students

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

H1B Sponsorship

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