Touro University

Private Jewish university in New York, NY

Administrative Assistant

Administrative SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$49.6k - $62k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and bookkeeping is required.
Knowledge of basic office methods, practices, and procedures, including filing systems, correspondence, standard English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation is required.
Computer skills and typing or word-processing speed of about 45 words per minute are required.
Ability to carry out oral and written directions and make independent decisions is required.
Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships is required.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and customer service principles and practices is required.
The role requires flexibility, receptiveness to change, initiative, and reliability.

Responsibilities

Answer phones and respond to public inquiries about the program.
Record minutes at faculty and staff meetings.
Assist with preparing reports, exams, and documents pertaining to the program.
Assist with preparing orientation, meetings, information sessions, pinning, and events.
Perform clerical and administrative tasks, deal with the public and college personnel, and complete work delegated by the Director in support of the program's everyday functioning.

Desired Qualifications

Some college is preferred.
Experience with nursing accreditation and graduation requirements is preferred.

Overview

The Administrative Assistant assists the Director in the everyday functioning of the Program. Duties include clerical and administrative tasks, dealings with the public and college personnel, and work delegated by Director.

Responsibilities

Answering phones and public inquiries about program.
Recording of minutes at faculty and staff meetings.
Assisting with preparation of reports, exams, and documents pertaining to the program.
Assisting with preparation of orientation, meetings, information sessions, pinning, and events.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

High School diploma required; some college preferred.
Experience with nursing accreditation and graduation requirements preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and bookkeeping.
Basic office methods, practices, and procedures, including filing systems, correspondence, standard English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Computer skills and typing/word processing speed of about 45 wpm.
Ability to carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to make independent decisions.
Communicate effectively.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Be flexible and receptive to change.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
Initiative.
Reliability.

Travel

Occasional local travel for training sessions.
Occasional evenings for Information Sessions.

Working Conditions

Sit for extended period of time.

Maximum Salary

USD $62,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $49,600.00/Yr.

About the Company

Touro University

Private Jewish university in New York, NY

Touro University is a private, nonprofit institution in New York with undergraduate, graduate and professional education rooted in Jewish scholarship and service to the wider community. Its schools teach liberal arts, business, technology, education, law and Jewish studies, alongside medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and other health professions. The Lander Colleges accommodate Jewish religious commitments, while other divisions serve a broader mix of learners and its network includes affiliated medical schools in other states. Academic programs combine classroom learning with research, clinical training and professional practice. Chartered in 1970, Touro opened to students in 1971 and has its headquarters in New York, New York.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New York, NY
Founded: 1971

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