Communications Assistant - Audiology - Ear Institute at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai - Full Time Days (Monday- Friday 8AM-4PM)
About The Position
The Communications Assistant coordinates office activities, manages information, and facilitates internal operations. New hires receive on-the-job training and initially perform primarily administrative and clerical duties, such as answering phones, filing documents, and disseminating information. The role may also involve planning meetings, scheduling appointments, reviewing communications, and operating office equipment. Experienced assistants may prepare agendas, conduct research, manage projects, create databases and spreadsheets, and help prepare reports and presentations. The position may also support sales initiatives, fundraising, and media coverage, including drafting press releases and assisting with public relations functions. This position supports Audiology at the Ear Institute of New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. It is full-time, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The listed hourly salary range is $20.46–$28.53. Actual salary depends on factors including experience, education, and operational need; the range excludes bonuses, incentive pay, differentials, and other compensation or benefits.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Secretarial Science or a related field, or a high school diploma/GED plus two years of related experience.
- Two to three years of administrative or medical office experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Help implement communications strategies.
- Provide administrative support to programs and internal teams.
- Draft and edit communications copy, including press releases, publications, and social media posts.
- Assist in maintaining web content and executing social media strategies.
- Update databases and media lists.
- Track projects and media exposure.
- Facilitate effective internal communications.
- Maintain calendars and appointments.
- Prepare presentations and reports.
- Coordinate office activities, manage information, and facilitate internal operations.
- Answer phones, file documents, disseminate information, plan meetings, schedule appointments, review communications, and operate office equipment as needed.
- Prepare agendas, conduct research, manage projects, and create databases and spreadsheets as applicable.
- Support sales initiatives, fundraising efforts, media coverage, and public relations functions as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
