GENERAL DUTIES
- Under supervision, performs miscellaneous clerical, administrative, research or other work related to the operation of a college or other unit where such work is required on a part-time basis or for a period of limited duration.
CONTRACT TITLE
College Assistant
FLSA
Non-exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The CUNY School of Medicine (CUNY SoM) located in the heart of Harlem, New York, is the only medical school in the City University of New York system and the only public medical school in Manhattan. Building upon 50 years of success as the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, the institution transitioned to the CUNY School of Medicine (SoM) in 2016. The CUNY SoM offers an accelerated BS/MD degree (7-year program) and a Physician Assistant Master’s Degree (27 months program). True to its legacy of access, opportunity, and community transformation, the medical school’s mission remains to recruit highly talented students as diverse as New York City itself. CUNY SoM places a special emphasis on the recruitment of those who are underrepresented in the field of medicine and on training high quality, culturally competent health professionals and scientists equipped to address the healthcare needs of New York’s medically under-served communities. As a major priority, CUNY SoM also seeks to enhance the recruitment and retention of senior leadership, faculty, and staff to more closely reflect the diversity of our student body.
The School of Medicine is seeking to hire College Assistants to work in various departments, the College Assistant will assist with the day-to-day tasks within the specific area but is not limited to:
- Meet and greet visitors of the CUNY School of Medicine in a professional and welcoming manner.
- Create and maintain both physical and digital files, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
- Answer, return and screen phone calls; and refer the calls to the appropriate staff.
- Handling incoming and outgoing mail, which may include sorting, distributing, and preparing mail for shipment.
- Assist with planning and execution of department projects.
- Provide various clerical tasks, as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must demonstrate sufficient skills to perform the duties of the assigned tasks.