College Assistant, Borough of Manhattan Community College; Various Departments

• 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.

• Maximum tenure for any employee in this hourly position is 1040 hours per year.

• 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.

College Assistant

Non-exempt

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students’ intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world.

Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member’s ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics.

BMCC’s motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility:
Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond.

BMCC is seeking College Assistants for assignments at any administrative office. Under supervision, the incumbent will perform miscellaneous clerical, administrative, research or other work related to the departmental operations. Employees in the College Assistant title work up to 20 hours per week, and 1,040 per fiscal year.

In addition to the CUNY Title Overview information, other key duties include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Provide general administrative support, such as front desk coverage; schedule, screen visitors and calls; take detailed messages and relay to appropriate parties; file, organize, and scan documents; and maintain office and web accounts.

• Assist with statistical or research activities, which can include collecting and compiling data, performing data entry, and running computer reports.

• Enter and maintain departmental records, such as inventory control records, rosters, directories, and schedules.

• Assist with sorting and distributing mail, and act as a messenger.

• Assist with managing general office mailboxes, distributing emails to appropriate parties, and responding to emails as needed.

• Respond to routine questions and requests from students and staff.

• Draft communications, letters, or memorandums.

• Assist with initiatives, projects, and/or event planning.

• Use standard computer software, other office technology, and operating office equipment (such as scanners, faxes, and copiers) to perform related duties.

• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Must…