New York Institute of Technology·New York
Provide administrative support to the Manhattan Chairs of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering programs. Manage office files, facilitate meetings, and coordinate on-campus events and student aid staff.
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NYTech’s College of Engineering & Computing Sciences seeks an Administrative Assistant located at the New York City campus.
Understands and adheres to the Values, Mission, and Vision of the NYIT College of Engineering and Computing Sciences. Reports and provides administrative support to the Manhattan Chairs of Undergraduate and Graduate Programs in Computer Science, and Electrical and Computer Engineering and serves the program’s students and faculty. Assists with operational activities that include organization and facilitation of meetings and conferences. Participates actively in outreach communications, as well as retention activities and special projects as assigned by the Dean of the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences. Assists with advisement, assessment, and accreditation materials. Assists with all on-campus events at two NY campuses (New York City and Long Island). Is responsible for the administration, security, confidentiality, and retention of office files. This includes administrative correspondence and documentation. Serves as an integral component in staff, faculty, and student activities. Manage Student Aids, Federal Work Study Students, and Graduate Assistants Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, in-person. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
A Bachelor’s degree is required. Demonstrates a pleasant, courteous, and professional demeanor. Possesses working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Able and willing to be trained in administrative systems, including student information systems, faculty compensation systems, and related applications. Exhibits strong written and verbal communication skills, along with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities. Consistently completes tasks in a timely and efficient manner. Always maintains the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism. Other Information New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions. New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer. Minimum Salary USD $42,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary USD $48,175.00/Yr.
A Bachelor's degree is required along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to maintain high standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
Market context
Administrative assistant roles in New York are often competitive because employers look for candidates who can support day-to-day operations while handling budget oversight and advanced Microsoft Office work, especially Excel. This role typically attracts applicants with either an associate’s degree and 2–3 years of experience or a high school diploma and 3–5 years in administrative work. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your resume to show budget tracking and Excel examples.