CUNY Office Assistant (Provisional/Multiple Positions) - Office of Student Life & Development

CUNY Office Assistant (Provisional/Multiple Positions) - Office of Student Life & Development

GENERAL DUTIES

Assignment Level 1, 2 and 3 - Under supervision, performs office or secretarial work in various units, following relevant departmental, College, and University procedures. Typical duties are outlined below:

Documentation and Information
• Types and prints materials such as letters, memoranda, forms, purchase orders and vouchers, using typewriter/word processor/personal computers and all peripheral equipment.
• Proofreads typed material for accuracy, correcting errors as necessary.
• Uses commercial office software packages in typing, data entry, filing, updating files, and preparing various reports.
• Collects information or data from various sources; files and retrieves books, documents and/or data as needed. Updates existing files.
• Creates filing systems.
• Maintains departmental records; keeps separate confidential records when instructed.
• Retrieves and formats computerized data.
• With proper training, may take dictation and transcribe notes (written or recorded).
• Prepares and proposes various forms, e.g., financial aid applications, personnel papers and other college forms.

Communications and Customer Service
• Provides information, as directed, to faculty, students, employees, and the general public.
• Responds to routine inquires regarding departmental affairs.
• Answers telephone calls; screens incoming calls and forwards/refers calls; assists in maintaining up-to-date mailing and telephone directories.
• Provides receptionist services; sets up appointments; keeps calendars; refers students, faculty, other CUNY employees and general public to proper areas or persons.
• Furnishes information on the department’s rules and regulations, when authorized.
• Assists with arrangements for special events (e.g., conferences, reservations of rooms, travel arrangements, catering services, informing the relevant departments/units, etc.)
• Interviews and supervises College Assistants, College Work Study Students, Student Aides, Summer Interns, Volunteers, etc.
• Assists in training new employees in various office duties/use of office machines.
• Communicates with other academic or administrative departments or outside agencies to expedite the processing of work.

Transaction Processing
• Prepares routine reports, including drafts, using information received from various sources.
• Receives and processes financial transactions following prescribed procedures (e.g., tuition payments, library fines).
• Processes purchase orders and supply orders; verifies deliveries.
• Verifies inventory and supplies reports on request.
• Completes Time & Leave calculations and keeps up-to-date records.
• Assists supervisors in specialized office functions, e.g., fingerprinting, I-9, reference and background checking, unemployment insurance.
• Calculates payroll figures; verifies amounts on financial forms; prepares deposit records; refunds authorizations, and similar documents; keeps related records.
• Makes routine petty cash purchases and disbursements, and maintains petty cash account; keeps necessary records.
• Receives mail for the unit/department/college and distributes it among the proper persons; may sort mail per instructions.
• Prepare the department/unit/college mailings within or outside CUNY, arranging special mail services when authorized.
• Duplicates, collates and distributes materials. Coordinates the work of others to produce and distribute materials; confers with printing department and mailroom personnel as needed.
• Assists in preparing and distributing materials such as recruitment documents.
• Assists in registration activities within the department or as assigned; when authorized, processes drop/add and over tally requests for course registration.

Other
• Performs routine upkeep of office machines, e.g., photocopier, typewriter, computer terminals, printers, fax machines.
• May serve on committees when authorized.

Assignment Level 4 - Under supervision, performs moderately complex office or secretarial work in various units of CUNY. Perform tasks at assignment Level I, at a more complex or responsibility level or with significant expertise and masterly performance.
• May serve as secretary to an executive or to a small group of professional, managerial, or technical personnel.
• Organizes, supervises and coordinates the workload of a moderately complex office, including the supervision of full and part-time office support staff.
• Initiates administrative procedures on behalf of the department.
• Administers a specialized area, requiring unique training and/or experience within a large office.
• Interviews and recommends full and part-time office support staff, including College Assistants and CUNY Office Assistants in Level 1.
• Prepares and compiles complex reports, including simple research and analysis.
• With approval, makes improvements to department forms.
• Develops record-keeping systems.
• Trains office employees and others (as directed) in routine office duties, rules, procedures, etc. and related matters.

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Levels 1, 2 and 3 are contractual pay steps based on length of employment. Employees are not given additional responsibilities when moving from Level 1 to Level 2 or from Level 2 to Level 3. However, Assignment Level 4 is an assignment level based on duties performed and is discretionary.

CONTRACT TITLE

CUNY Office Assistant

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

New York City College of Technology (City Tech) of the City University of New York (CUNY), a comprehensive college in downtown Brooklyn offering associate and baccalaureate degrees, invites applications for four (4) CUNY Office Assistant positions in the Office of Student Life and Development (SLD). These positions will be in provisional status. Continued employment is contingent upon taking and passing a civil service examination when it is offered by CUNY.

The Office of Student Life and Development (SLD) serves as the heart of student engagement at City Tech. SLD oversees a wide range of areas including the Student Government Association (SGA), the N.E.S.T. (Nourish, Empower, Support, Transform), Student Clubs and Organizations, Campus Events, and the Peer Navigator Program. SLD is committed to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive campus environment where students not only succeed academically but also grow personally and socially. Through Student Activities and Community Building, SLD strives to make campus life more lively and meaningful.

Under supervision, typical responsibilities of these positions include:

Administrative Support Office Assistant
• Provide receptionist services; set up appointments; keep calendars; refer students, faculty, other CUNY employees and general public to proper areas or persons.
• Assist with scheduling and processing room and space reservations using the Coursedog system and helps resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Assist with the recruitment and supervision of Federal Work-Study students assigned to the office, and process student timesheets.
• Maintain and update Excel spreadsheets and other tools to track purchases and expenditures.
• Prepare and process requisitions, receipts, and payment documentation using CUNYBuy and other payment request systems for purchases required by the Student Life & Development Office, the N.E.S.T. Resource Center Food Pantry, the Student Government Association, certified student clubs, and major college events such as New Student Orientation, Academic Excellence Awards, and Commencement.
• Submit work orders to Buildings & Grounds to support event setup and custodial services for campus activities. Submit requests for office technical support and coordinate Media Services requests for campus events.

NEST Food Pantry Operations Office Assistant
• Provide receptionist services for the N.E.S.T. resource center.
• Under supervision and following established procedures, support the overall operation of the N.E.S.T. Resource Center as needed by providing emergency assistance and essential resources that promote the success of City Tech and CUNY students.
• Under supervision, and following established procedures, perform weekly food ordering and inventory, including placing vendor orders, coordinate delivery schedules and staff support, collect and process receipts and invoices, maintain an accurate list of expenses, and maintain organized, well-stocked pantry, freezer, and storage areas.
• Ensure compliance with established Food Safety and Campus Pantry protocols by maintaining records and storage spaces, tracking site visits, coordinating as necessary with pest control vendors, maintaining temperature logs, and maintaining up-to-date policy notices from campus partners.

Student Organizations Office Assistant
• Respond to routine inquiries regarding student clubs, club policies, events, and procedures.
• Assist with arrangements for student organization events and programs (e.g., reservations of rooms, event logistics, catering coordination, club certification, and notifications to relevant departments).
• Maintain departmental records related to student organizations, including membership information, constitutions, compliance documentation, and related materials; keep separate confidential records when instructed.
• Use student engagement platforms (e.g., City Tech Connect/CampusGroups) to assist with processing club submissions such as meeting reservations, event proposals, purchase requests, and other activity requests.
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of campus-wide club engagement initiatives, including club involvement fairs and other student organization events.

Student Activities Office Assistant
• Respond to routine inquiries related to student organizations, student government, and departmental events.
• Provide support for the club budget approval process to ensure compliance with college policies and the CUNY Fiscal Accountability Handbook.
• Process purchase orders and supply requests; verify deliveries, and maintain inventory records as needed. Prepare and process requisitions, receipts, and payment documentation using CUNYBuy and other payment request systems for purchases.
• Assist with financial record-keeping and financial transactions related to student organizations and Student Life & Development events, including:
• Coordinate deliveries and place orders for food, beverages, and supplies.
• Collect and process receipts and invoices.
• Maintain accurate expense and budget records.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Proof of meeting requirements 1 – 4 is needed before the close of a Civil Service Examination filing period. You may be asked to provide proof of meeting these requirements at any time between your application and the close of the filing period.
• 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:

A) Two (2) years of satisfactory, full-time experience performing general office work; or

B) One (1) year of satisfactory, full-time experience performing general office work and 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university; or

C) 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.

CUNY considers full-time work to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience of at least 20 hours per week may be prorated by half and credited instead of, but not in addition to, full-time experience during the same period (e.g., two month’s related work experience at 20-34 hours per week equate to one month’s full-time related work experience.) Part-time experience of fewer than 20 hours per week will NOT be credited at all.

The high school diploma or its educational equivalent must be approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. The college or university must be accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Candidates who meet the above requirements must also meet requirements 5 – 7 after the close of the filing period.
• Candidates must take and pass a job-related Civil Service Examination that measures critical competencies for the position.
• Candidates must undergo a background check, including a fingerprint screening and a verification of their education and work history.
• You will be required to meet the skill requirement of keyboard familiarity by demonstrating the ability to type accurately at a minimum speed of 100 keystrokes (20 words) per minute after errors are deducted. You must meet this requirement in order to be appointed. Additionally, candidates may be asked to demonstrate technical competence in using job-related software (e.g., word processing or other).

COMPENSATION

New Hire: $36,700*

Incumbent: $41,472
• This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment only.

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. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of resumes to begin on or after April 1, 2026.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 31969

Location: NYC College of Technology

Job Type: Full-Time