Administrative Aide I - Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies

Position Summary

Arts & Science is seeking a dedicated Administrative Aide I to join the Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies. The individual will perform a broad range of clerical, secretarial, and general office duties including those of a confidential nature. Respond to inquiries displaying a comprehensive knowledge of the undergraduate/graduate departmental offerings and policies. Assist with the prioritization of office activities and delegate to and monitor work of student and/or casual employees. Provide comprehensive administrative and logistical coordination of center events and programming, including pre-event preparation, onsite day-of execution, and post-event closeout and reconciliation. Compose letters and correspondence. Perform general word processing, spreadsheet and data entry duties utilizing intermediate-level functions. Monitor moderately complex budgets and/or grants.

 

Due to the timing of center programming, the Administrative Aide I will be expected to work at least two (2) evening events per week. These events are typically held from 6:00p.m. to 8:30p.m. and will be scheduled and confirmed with the supervisor in advance. 

Qualifications

Required Education:High School Diploma or equivalentPreferred Education:Bachelor's DegreeRequired Experience:2+ years (with High School diploma). 1 year of office experience (with Associate's degree).Preferred Experience:2+ years (with Associate's degree).Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Proficiency with intermediate-level word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Moderate, accurate keyboarding. Ability to conduct some tasks in Spanish.Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Proficiency with intermediate-level Microsoft Office. Good writing and proofreading skills. Proficiency in Spanish.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $37.329. 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.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.