Columbia University · 15 hours ago
Administrative Assistant
Columbia University is seeking a highly organized and proactive Administrative Assistant to serve as a key administrative support resource and front-facing representative of the Gertrude H. Sergievsky Center. This role is responsible for ensuring smooth daily office operations, providing excellent customer service, and supporting various administrative and research-related activities.
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Responsibilities
Greet and assist all visitors at the front desk in a professional and welcoming manner
Answer, screen, and route incoming calls and messages
Manage office supply inventory, including water deliveries, printer maintenance, toner, and coffee/tea restocking
Process and distribute mail, packages, courier deliveries, and e-faxes
Handle key card access requests, key distribution, conference room scheduling, and maintain front desk organization
Coordinate with Facilities and Housekeeping to support space maintenance, including submitting facilities work orders
Perform additional administrative tasks and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
This position is full-time and fully on-site
Regular and punctual attendance is required to ensure smooth daily operations
Preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Demonstrated customer service orientation and ability to collaborate effectively within a team
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and OneDrive
Relevant administrative experience
Company
Columbia University
Columbia University is a research institution and Ivy League school for undergraduate and graduate students across various fields
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$21.84MKey Investors
ValeNational Institutes of HealthNational Science Foundation
2024-09-24Grant· $0.02M
2023-08-17Grant
2023-05-04Grant· $20M
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