Administrative Executive Assistant
POSITION DETAILS
York College, founded in 1966, is a center of academic excellence in the heart of Jamaica, Queens. One of the eleven senior colleges in The City University of New York, the College's mission is to enrich students' lives by fostering an environment where they'll grow into passionate and engaged learners.
York's academic programs are housed in three schools: The School of Arts & Sciences, The School of Business and Information Systems, and The School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs. Over sixty baccalaureate programs from across a variety of disciplines, including accounting, aviation management, business, computer science, journalism, social work, teacher education, a dual BS/MS degree in Occupational Therapy, and one of the top-ranked nursing programs in New York State, provide students with opportunities to study liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs. The College also offers six graduate programs: Aviation Management, Clinical Trials Management, Pharmaceutical Science and Business, Physician Assistant, Social Work and Nursing Education.
Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in New York State, the College enrolls 7,000 students from over 95 nations. Nine out of ten students are members of a racial/ethnic minority group, and more than half of undergraduates are the first in their families to pursue higher education.
The College's 50-acre campus encompasses seven buildings, including science and computer labs, music and television studios, a Performing Arts Center, and a Health and Physical Education Center. The College recently completed seven major construction projects, with more scheduled for the future. In addition, its neighborhood is at the center of a renaissance fueled by economic revitalization.
York College is committed to fostering integrity, diversity, intellectual discovery, and civic engagement to benefit its students, the community, and the world.
The Administrative Executive Assistant will report to the Vice President for Finance and Administration.
In addition to the CUNY title overview, duties include but are not limited to:
Supports senior executive with the operational and administrative duties related to the day-to-day operations of the department.
Prepares and delivers confidential reports and memoranda for Administrative Affairs.
Collaborates with multiple departments, CUNY, and external organizations on the behalf of the Vice President.
Manages Executive's communication, responding to public inquires within the Campus and University community.
Manages data input, coordination of reports and tracking of all invoices related to budgets that reside in Administrative Affairs; Ensures appropriate utilization of designated funds.
Works with appropriate offices related to personnel functions such as recruiting and interviewing.
Plan, organize and implement special events sponsored by Administrative Affairs.
Participates in the coordination of special projects and efforts to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of Administrative Affairs.
Serves as a liaison to coordinate and facilitate meetings, agenda, minutes, and other matters for governance bodies and related entities.
Ensures record management compliance for Administrative Affairs with the department heads; Trains and supervises clerical staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree and four years' relevant experience required.
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Provides support to a Campus or University Executive, organizing and supervising unit activities.
Creates appointment and meeting schedules, arranges meetings, and prepares for a variety of special events. Maintains an ongoing calendar of reports, deadlines, and key dates and incorporates these into a schedule.
Coordinates Executive communications, including those requiring a high degree of sensitivity. May respond to public inquiries as well as requests from within the Campus/University community.
Organizes, creates, and distributes key, complex management reports with a high degree of accuracy.
Organizes, manages, and tracks written and email correspondence, maintaining logs and records of follow-up activities.
Procures required internal and external resources and services and manages their utilization.
May supervise office staff, performing basic Human Resources functions such as recruiting and interviewing.
May perform related duties as assigned; may participate in special projects and efforts to improve unit effectiveness.
Job Title Name: Administrative Executive Assistant
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Assistant
FLSA
Non-exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$76,937 - $86,741 - Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references (email and telephone). Please upload all materials as ONE DOCUMENT in doc, pdf, or rtf format.
You may only apply online through the CUNY.edu job board.
To apply:
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York College/CUNY is an EEO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer.
CLOSING DATE
April 2, 2026
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 31878
Location: York College
