Job Description

Title: Office Assistant - Part Time

Location: Upper East Side

Org Unit: Admissions

Work Days:

Weekly Hours: 21.00

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $22.36 - $24.40

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, provides administrative and clerical support

Job Responsibilities

• Monitors inventory of office supplies.
• Assists with setting up files, sending out form e-mails and/or letters and entering data in the computer.
• Performs general office duties such as answering and screening phone calls, providing routine information, picking-up and sorting mail/packages.
• Assists with planning and organization of any department specific activities or events, which may include setting up conference rooms and A/V equipment.
• Performs other related tasks such as assisting in organizing and duplicating materials, filing, shredding, scanning.
• Ensures that facilities and equipment are in optimal and proper working condition. Coordinates preventative maintenance and repairs as needed. May perform minor repairs if qualified and as needed. May advise on upgrades for performance enhancements.

Education

Experience

Approximately 2 years of related experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Licenses and Certifications

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Standard office work

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