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Part-Time Academic Secretary

Teachers College, Columbia University·New York

$31/hr·Part Time·Hybrid·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the English Education Program, including coordinating course schedules and managing classroom assignments. Assist faculty and students with registration, instructional materials, and general office inquiries.

Union 2110

Grade 7

Posting Summary

The English Education Program within the Department of Arts & Humanities at Teachers College, Columbia University, is seeking a Part-Time Academic Secretary who will provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the program, Program Director(s), faculty, and students.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Part-Time Academic Secretary will assist in managing a large assortment of program tasks, specifically related to the courses offered by the program and provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Program Director, faculty, and students. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating course-related activities, assisting with academic and office processes, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of the program.

The successful candidate will work a regular schedule of 20 hours per week, between 9am-5pm, Monday - Friday and may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement of up to one day/week (one five-hour remote shift) upon successful completion of the probationary period.

Characteristic duties and responsibilities

Academic & Course Support

  • Assist faculty, adjuncts, and instructors with course-related needs and special events
  • Prepare and distribute instructional schedules and course materials
  • Coordinate course offerings and term schedules with the Program Director
  • Submit course personnel and schedule changes to the Department and Registrar’s offices
  • Create and distribute course schedules and coordinate English Education courses each term with the Program Director
  • Coordinate with the Registrar, Room Assignments, and Facilities to schedule classrooms and meeting spaces

General Office & Administrative Support

  • Maintain program and departmental files, records, and bulletin boards
  • Prepare, edit, and duplicate program materials and correspondence
  • Provide reception support, including answering phones, monitoring and ordering supplies and responding to inquiries
  • Manage routine office tasks such as mail and document handling
  • Maintain and update faculty and staff office hours, along with online profiles
  • Plan and coordinate bi-monthly program and doctoral faculty meetings with the Program Director
  • Support program with scholarship allocations, advertising, catalog copy, website updates and other support functions for the program
  • Assist Program Secretary (when needed) with the preparation of faculty and staff reimbursements
  • Prepare instructional schedules
  • Prepare prospective student information/application packets

Faculty

& Instructional Support:

  • Assist faculty, adjuncts, and instructors with course-related needs and program activities
  • Monitor check arrivals and notify instructors
  • Assist Program Secretary (when needed) in Coordinating guest lecturer honoraria
  • Assist Program Secretary (when needed) with the doctoral faculty with the admissions process
  • Enter admissions decisions for the faculty/Program

Student Support

  • Assist students with registration and doctoral program paperwork
  • Prepare prospective student information and application materials
  • Respond to walk-in, email, and telephone student inquiries

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent in education, training and experience
  • 1-2 years of experience in a busy, high-traffic office environment with frequent in-person interactions and a high volume of phone and email communications
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Suite, with the ability to learn and adapt to web-based technology
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, recordkeeping, and correspondence
  • Must be able to work independently, show initiative, and be a team player
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines while remaining flexible to conflicting demands
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage complex relationships across multiple platforms and with various vendors
  • Must be able to work in a highly visible area with frequent interruptions and a busy pace
  • Must be able to exercise sound judgment and maintain a calm, courteous demeanor when dealing with faculty, staff, and visitors in stressful situations
  • Ability to follow established protocols and adapt to changing procedures
  • Proficiency with standard office software and systems

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in an academic or higher education environment
  • Familiarity with course scheduling, registration, or student records processes
  • Experience supporting multiple stakeholders (faculty, students, leadership)

Salary Range

$30.75 - $30.75

Work Modality

Hybrid

Hybrid/Remote

Teachers College maintains a hybrid work environment, which provides employees with flexible work arrangements while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person college-campus culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite or in a hybrid model (a combination of in-office and virtual days). Employees are expected to live within a 150-mile radius of the College.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and 1-2 years of experience in a high-traffic office environment. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Suite and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

  • high school
  • Written Communication
  • Verbal Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Organization
  • Microsoft Office
  • Data Entry
  • Office Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Google Suite
  • Student Support
  • Recordkeeping
  • Course Scheduling

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$31/hr
Location
New York
Posted
May 5, 2026
Application
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TC

Hiring organization

Teachers College, Columbia University

The Division of Student Affairs is composed of three (3) key offices. We aim to support and empower students throughout their graduate studies and life experiences at TC, in New York City, and beyond. Our primary focus is grounded in career education and exploration,...

Salary listed on 3 jobs
IndustryHigher Education
TypeEducational
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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