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College Assistant

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In-Office
Jamaica, NY, USA
21-21 Hourly
Entry level
In-Office
Jamaica, NY, USA
21-21 Hourly
Entry level
Performs clerical, administrative, and limited research support for a college unit. Responsibilities include maintaining records, handling communications, operating office equipment, facilitating grant-related transactions, supporting process improvements, and training faculty and staff on compliance and reporting procedures.
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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:

YORK COLLEGE

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.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Under supervision, performs miscellaneous clerical, administrative, research, or other work related to the operation of a college or other unit where such work is required on a part-time basis or for a period of limited duration.
  • Performs routine clerical work; may answer and attend to telephone calls; maintain records; operate office machines (such as a copier); sort and distribute mail; issue keys and identity cards, act as a messenger, and perform related tasks as required.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance ORSP administrative processes.
  • Facilitate communication among faculty, staff, Research Foundation personnel, and institutional offices to ensure timely processing of grant-related transactions.
  • Provide guidance and training to faculty and staff on compliance requirements, financial management practices, and reporting procedures.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Core Competencies:

  • Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • 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:

$21 hourly

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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