Administrative Assistant: Public Service

Administrative Assistant: Public ServiceNYU is hiring for an Administrative Assistant: Public Service Position in Greenwich Village, New York City. Base pay starts at $34.62/hr.Perform a wide range of clerical, secretarial, and general office duties including those of a confidential nature. Assist with the prioritization of office activities, hiring, training, delegation, and monitoring work of student and/or casual employees. Respond to inquiries displaying a comprehensive knowledge of the department's activities, policies, and programs. Serve as source of information to the general public, students, staff, and faculty on policies, procedures, general operations and events. Customize and/or compose letters on own initiative or in response to requests for information. Perform general word processing duties utilizing intermediate level functions. Monitor activity of complex department budgets and/or grants.Required Education: High School diploma or equivalentPreferred Education: Bachelors degreeRequired Experience: 3 years of office experience in a fast-paced, executive-level environment or equivalent combination is required.

Experience providing a high level of customer service.Preferred Experience: Prior experience in events management or financial management is preferred.Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Excellent oral and written communication skills, intermediate to advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are required. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion is also a requirement.Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Proficiency with intermediate-level Salesforce is preferred.In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $34.629. This rate is based on bargaining unit contracts.