High School diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree or some college preferred.
3 years of office experience with High School diploma; 2 years with Associate's degree or some college.
Experience in providing high-level customer service.
Proficiency in intermediate to advanced word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Good proofreading and writing skills.
Responsibilities
Perform a variety of clerical and secretarial duties, including confidential tasks.
Prioritize office activities and delegate work to student or casual employees.
Respond to inquiries with comprehensive knowledge of departmental activities and policies.
Act as a liaison between the public and university personnel, resolving issues.
Compose customized letters in response to information requests.
Utilize advanced functions for word processing and data entry tasks.
Monitor complex department budgets and grants.
Benefits
Fully onsite position, fostering direct collaboration and communication.
Opportunity to work in a dynamic university environment.
Engagement with senior-level university personnel.
Involvement in a department aiming for sustainability and carbon neutrality by 2040.
Full Job Description
Position Summary
Perform a wide range of clerical, secretarial and general office duties including those of a confidential nature. Prioritize office activities and delegate work to student and/or casual employees. Respond to inquiries displaying a comprehensive knowledge of the department's activities, policies and programs. Interact with the general public as NYU contact/liaison and with University personnel including those at the senior level to resolve issues and problems. Customize and/or compose letters in response to requests for information. Perform general word processing and/or data entry duties utilizing intermediate to advanced-level functions. Modify and/or create databases and complex spreadsheets. Monitor complex department budgets and/or grants. Position is fully onsite.
Qualifications
Required Education: High School diploma or equivalent or an Associate's degree or some college.
Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree.
Required Experience: 3 years of office experience (with High School diploma). 2 years of office experience (with Associate's degree or some college). Experience providing a high-level of customer service.
Preferred Experience: 1-2 years of office experience (with Bachelor's degree).
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Proficiency with intermediate to advanced word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. Moderate to fast, accurate keyboarding. Good proofreading and writing skills.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Proficiency with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office or proficiency with Apple. Knowledge of desktop publishing software. Knowledge of Access.
Additional Information
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $40.22. This rate is based on bargaining unit contracts. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
About New York University
New York University (NYU) is a private research university based in New York City. Founded in 1831, NYU is one of the largest private universities in the United States, with a total enrollment of over 50,000 students across its various campuses. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including business, law, medicine, and the arts. NYU is known for its strong academic programs, world-class faculty, and diverse student body. The university has a long history of innovation and has been at the forefront of many important developments in fields such as finance, technology, and the arts.
