College Assistant - Office of Institutional Advancement

College Assistant – Office of Institutional Advancement

The Office of Institutional Advancement and Communications seeks a College Assistant for a part‑time role of up to 1,040 hours per year (20 hours per week).

• 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.
• There is one Assignment Level for this position. All personnel perform related work. This specification describes typical assignments; related duties may be assigned as needed.
• Performs routine clerical work; may answer and attend to telephone calls; maintain records, operate office machines (such as copier), sort and distribute mail, issue keys and identity cards, act as messenger, and perform related tasks as required.
• Types letters, memoranda, charts, and similar materials.
• Acts as cashier.
• Assists in statistical or research activities. May collect and compile data, code data for computer entry, perform data entry, and run computer reports.
• Performs clerical library work, such as sorting and shelving books, performing data entry into library systems, or binding books and periodicals.
• Assists in instructional programs, including tutoring and assisting students in areas such as reading and mathematics. May assist in speech and hearing therapy, provide musical accompaniment, and/or distribute and collect physical education equipment.
• Enters and maintains departmental records such as inventory control records, rosters, directories, and schedules.
• May operate computers, computer software, and other electronic equipment in performing assigned tasks.

• Assist with flow of information between various in‑house systems including Raiser's Edge database, Raiser's Edge NXT, and spreadsheets.
• Assist with clean‑up of constituents records and updating addresses and emails in the database.
• Work with database manager on running donor/constituents reports and using reporting templates.
• Work with database manager on wealth screening data with appropriate constituents in the RE database.
• Work with database manager on specific projects including data segmentation to create targeted communications.
• Assist with the roll‑out of email engagement campaigns and direct solicit appeals during the spring and fall solicitation cycles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must demonstrate sufficient skills to perform the duties of the assigned tasks.

• Experience working with Raiser's Edge or similar fundraising software preferred.

$20/hr

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax‑Deferred Savings Plans. Part‑time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.