College Assistant - Various Departments

General Duties

• Perform miscellaneous clerical, administrative, research, or other work related to the operation of the college or a unit on a part‑time basis or for a limited duration.
• Maximum tenure: 1,040 hours per year.
• Routine clerical work: answering and attending telephone calls, maintaining records, operating office machines (copier, copy machine), sorting and distributing mail, issuing keys and identity cards, acting as messenger, and performing related tasks as required.
• Type letters, memoranda, charts, and similar materials.
• Act as cashier.
• Assist in statistical or research activities: collect and compile data, code data for computer entry, perform data entry, and run computer reports.
• Perform clerical library work such as sorting and shelving books, entering data into library systems, or binding books and periodicals.
• Assist in instructional programs, including tutoring students in reading, mathematics, speech and hearing therapy, providing musical accompaniment, or distributing and collecting physical education equipment.
• Enter and maintain departmental records such as inventory control records, rosters, directories, and schedules.
• Operate computers, computer software, and other electronic equipment as assigned.

College Assistant

Non‑exempt

Medgar Evers College (MEC), part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, offers undergraduate degree programs in 26 fields and serves a diverse student body of 7,000 students from 105 countries. The college focuses on professional, career‑oriented education within a liberal information framework.

• Demonstrated sufficient skills to perform the duties assigned.

• Functional experience with Microsoft Excel and other standard Office applications.
• Strong organizational and follow‑through skills.
• Customer‑focused with the ability to interact and work cooperatively on a team, serving diverse internal and external constituencies.

Hourly rate: $19.12 to $29.32; commensurate with education and work experience. Part‑time position up to 20 hours per week. Evening hours may be required.

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents. Part‑time employees who meet weekly or semester hour criteria are eligible for health benefits. Employees are also offered pension and tax‑deferred savings plans. Health benefits may be extended to retirees who meet eligibility criteria.

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, women, and Italian Americans to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability employer.