College Assistant - Ph.D. Program in Business
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 Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY) is the focal point for advanced teaching and research at CUNY... [abbreviated for brevity, full description in text]
The College Assistant will support all administrative functions of the PhD Program in Business that directly interface with the GC. This position reports to the Assistant Program Officer (APO). This role is for 797 hours for the current fiscal year (through June 30, 2026).
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Assist the Business program APO with preparing paperwork regarding student registration processes and program fund disbursements.
- Prepare data summaries and reports as required.
- Assist with program data collection and preparation of data.
- Help with planning and facilitating program meetings and events, including sending invitations, space reservation, and ordering food.
- Help with the preparations for First and Second Level Examinations conducted annually in each subprogram.
- Help with managing preparations for dissertation Proposal and Final Examinations conducted in each subprogram.
- Serves as liaison to various GC offices to provide service delivery and appropriate referrals to students.
- Assist program APO with preparing the teaching schedule and the conference room bookings.
- Assist program APO with the planning and hosting of program events (online and on-campus).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
This is a hybrid role, and the incumbent will work on site and remotely. All full-time and part-time CUNY staff are expected to work in-person at their campus office 80% of their work time. This hybrid work schedule is subject to change.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must demonstrate sufficient skills to perform the duties of the assigned tasks.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- Proficiency in using standard, current computer software, including MS Office suite, Teams, Zoom, CUNYfirst, CUNYBuy.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
- Interact collegially with students, prospective students, faculty, and visitors.
- Previous experience working at the CUNY Graduate Center or familiarity with the Graduate Center’s administrative processes.
COMPENSATION
$20 per hour
BENEFITS
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
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