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Administrative Assistant Intern

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New York, NY, USA
18-18 Hourly
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New York, NY, USA
18-18 Hourly
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Provide administrative and communications support for the Office of the Vice Chancellor: schedule meetings, prepare reports and PowerPoint presentations, assist with event planning, handle inquiries and confidential information, and collaborate on marketing and communications tasks. Must manage multiple priorities and work independently.
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Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY).

The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries.

We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.

Primary Location:

OFFICE OF VC - FACILIT PLAN, CONSTRUC & MGMT

Bargaining Unit:

No

This role requires an energetic, dedicated, and detail-oriented person who can manage multiple tasks. This individual is a team player with a willingness to learn and the ability to manage multiple tasks while adapting to shifting priorities.

Applicants must be reliably available on Thursdays from 12-4 PM, with additional flexible availability on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; total weekly hours range from a minimum of 15 hours per week to a maximum of 19 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prioritize, synthesize, and communicate inquiries, data, and confidential information for the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Facilities Planning, Construction and Management

  • Organize and schedule appointments with Microsoft Outlook

  • Create and manage PowerPoint presentations

  • Report preparation for meetings and presentations

  • Event planning and coordination

  • Collaborate with staff on new ideas, directions, and tools for marketing and communications

  • General administrative and communications support as assigned

  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Core Competencies:

  • Enrolled in a CUNY school with at least 45 credits towards a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, or a development-related field

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

  • Excellent skills in writing, interpersonal, customer service, and presentation

  • Adaptable to a fast-paced work environment and changing needs and shifting priorities

  • Detail-oriented, well-organized, with the ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work independently

Pay Range:

Minimum - Maximum: $17.50/hr

RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. 

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