Administrative Aide II

New York University•New York, NY

7d•$39

About The Position

Perform a wide range of clerical, secretarial and general office duties including those of a confidential nature. Prioritize office activities and delegate work to student and/or casual employees. May act as work leader to junior clerical support staff. Respond to inquiries displaying a comprehensive knowledge of the department's activities, policies and programs. Interact with the general public as NYU liaison and with University personnel including those at the senior level to resolve issues and problems. Customize and/or compose letters on own initiative or in response to requests for information. Perform general word processing duties utilizing intermediate to advanced-level functions. Modify and/or create databases and complex spreadsheets. Monitor complex department budgets and/or grants. Drawing on the energy and depth of NYU's scholarly and artistic communities, The Center for the Humanities provides a lively forum for cross-disciplinary work and collaboration. The position is especially well-suited to candidates with knowledge and interest in the humanities and the arts, and the collaborative, organizational, and public-facing dimensions of humanities programming.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
3+ years office experience.
Experience providing a high level of customer service.
Proficiency with intermediate to advanced word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
Moderate to fast, accurate keyboarding.
Good proofreading and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and interest in the humanities and the arts, and the collaborative, organizational, and public-facing dimensions of humanities programming.
2+ years office experience (with Associate's degree).
1 year of office experience (with Bachelor's degree).
Proficiency with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office or proficiency with Apple.
Knowledge of desktop publishing software.
Knowledge of Access.

Responsibilities

Perform a wide range of clerical, secretarial and general office duties including those of a confidential nature.
Prioritize office activities and delegate work to student and/or casual employees.
May act as work leader to junior clerical support staff.
Respond to inquiries displaying a comprehensive knowledge of the department's activities, policies and programs.
Interact with the general public as NYU liaison and with University personnel including those at the senior level to resolve issues and problems.
Customize and/or compose letters on own initiative or in response to requests for information.
Perform general word processing duties utilizing intermediate to advanced-level functions.
Modify and/or create databases and complex spreadsheets.
Monitor complex department budgets and/or grants.