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Get Access To All JobsCUNY Office Assistant, Level 1 (Provisional, Multiple Vacancies)
GENERAL DUTIES
Assignment Level 1, 2 and 3 - Under supervision, performs office or secretarial work in various units, following relevant departmental, College, and University procedures. Typical duties are outlined below:
Documentation and Information
- Types and prints materials such as letters, memoranda, forms, purchase orders and vouchers, using typewriter/word processor/personal computers and all peripheral equipment.
- Proofreads typed material for accuracy, correcting errors as necessary.
- Uses commercial office software packages in typing, data entry, filing, updating files, and preparing various reports.
- Collects information or data from various sources; files and retrieves books, documents and/or data as needed. Updates existing files.
- Creates filing systems.
- Maintains departmental records; keeps separate confidential records when instructed.
- Retrieves and formats computerized data.
- With proper training, may take dictation and transcribe notes (written or recorded).
- Prepares and proposes various forms, e.g., financial aid applications, personnel papers and other college forms.
Communications and Customer Service
- Provides information, as directed, to faculty, students, employees, and the general public.
- Responds to routine inquiries regarding departmental affairs.
- Answers telephone calls; screens incoming calls and forwards/refers calls; assists in maintaining up-to-date mailing and telephone directories.
- Provides receptionist services; sets up appointments; keeps calendars; refers students, faculty, other CUNY employees and general public to proper areas or persons.
- Furnishes information on the department’s rules and regulations, when authorized.
- Assists with arrangements for special events (e.g., conferences, reservations of rooms, travel arrangements, catering services, informing the relevant departments/units, etc.)
- Interviews and supervises College Assistants, College Work Study Students, Student Aides, Summer Interns, Volunteers, etc.
- Assists in training new employees in various office duties/use of office machines.
- Communicates with other academic or administrative departments or outside agencies to expedite the processing of work.
Transaction Processing
- Prepares routine reports, including drafts, using information received from various sources.
- Receives and processes financial transactions following prescribed procedures (e.g., tuition payments, library fines).
- Processes purchase orders and supply orders; verifies deliveries.
- Verifies inventory and supplies reports on request.
- Completes Time & Leave calculations and keeps up-to-date records.
- Assists supervisors in specialized office functions, e.g., fingerprinting, I-9, reference and background checking, unemployment insurance.
- Calculates payroll figures; verifies amounts on financial forms; prepares deposit records; refunds authorizations, and similar documents; keeps related records.
- Makes routine petty cash purchases and disbursements, and maintains petty cash account; keeps necessary records.
- Receives mail for the unit/department/college and distributes it among the proper persons; may sort mail per instructions.
- Prepares the department/unit/college mailings within or outside CUNY, arranging special mail services when authorized.
- Duplicates, collates and distributes materials. Coordinates the work of others to produce and distribute materials; confers with printing department and mailroom personnel as needed.
- Assists in preparing and distributing materials such as recruitment documents.
- Assists in registration activities within the department or as assigned; when authorized, processes drop/add and over tally requests for course registration.
Other
- Performs routine upkeep of office machines, e.g., photocopier, typewriter, computer terminals, printers, fax machines.
- May serve on committees when authorized.
Assignment Level 4 - Under supervision, performs moderately complex office or secretarial work in various units of CUNY. Perform tasks at assignment Level I, at a more complex or responsibility level or with significant expertise and masterly performance.
- May serve as secretary to an executive or to a small group of professional, managerial, or technical personnel.
- Organizes, supervises and coordinates the workload of a moderately complex office, including the supervision of full and part-time office support staff.
- Initiates administrative procedures on behalf of the department.
- Administers a specialized area, requiring unique training and/or experience within a large office.
- Interviews and recommends full and part-time office support staff, including College Assistants and CUNY Office Assistants in Level 1.
- Prepares and compiles complex reports, including simple research and analysis.
- With approval, makes improvements to department forms.
- Develops record-keeping systems.
- Trains office employees and others (as directed) in routine office duties, rules, procedures, etc. and related matters.
Levels 1, 2 and 3 are contractual pay steps based on length of employment. Employees are not given additional responsibilities when moving from Level 1 to Level 2 or from Level 2 to Level 3. However, Assignment Level 4 is an assignment level based on duties performed and is discretionary.
CONTRACT TITLE
CUNY Office Assistant
FLSA
Non-exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students’ intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member’s ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC’s motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond.
BMCC is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable CUNY Office Assistant who can perform a variety of administrative tasks efficiently, manage schedules and documents, and handle unexpected challenges with ease. The campus aims to fill multiple vacancies. The assignment can be in any administrative office within BMCC.
Candidates selected for the position will be required to complete a typing test as part of the selection process.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Proof of meeting requirements 1 – 4 is needed before the close of a Civil Service Examination filing period. You may be asked to provide proof of meeting these requirements at any time between your application and the close of the filing period.
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent
-
Two (2) years of experience performing general office work, which may be met by one of the following:
A) Two (2) years of satisfactory, full-time experience performing general office work; or
B) One (1) year of satisfactory, full-time experience performing general office work and 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university; or
C) An associate’s degree or 60 college credits from an accredited college or university. -
Passage of a qualifying Work Experience Test.
-
English Language Proficiency. All candidates must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English Language. English proficiency will be evaluated at the time of interview.
CUNY considers full-time work to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience of at least 20 hours per week may be prorated by half and credited instead of, but not in addition to, full-time experience during the same period (e.g., two month’s related work experience at 20-34 hours per week equate to one month’s full-time related work experience.) Part-time experience of fewer than 20 hours per week will NOT be credited at all.
The high school diploma or its educational equivalent must be approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. The college or university must be accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Candidates who meet the above requirements must also meet requirements 5 – 7 after the close of the filing period.
-
Candidates must take and pass a job-related Civil Service Examination that measures critical competencies for the position.
-
Candidates must undergo a background check, including a fingerprint screening and a verification of their education and work history.
-
You will be required to meet the skill requirement of keyboard familiarity by demonstrating the ability to type accurately at a minimum speed of 100 keystrokes (20 words) per minute after errors are deducted. You must meet this requirement in order to be appointed. Additionally, candidates may be asked to demonstrate technical competence in using job-related software (e.g., word processing or other).
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a higher education academic department or similar office environment.
- Experience maintaining records and handling confidential information with discretion.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative while supporting the operational needs of the department.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with project management or collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint).
COMPENSATION
-
New Hire: $36,700*
-
Incumbent: $41,472
-
This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment only.
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.
HOW TO APPLY
For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined. The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:
https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=31984&PostingSeq=1
Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After you login to CUNYfirst, navigate to job openings by following the path from the Main Menu: Employee Self Service -> Careers
This position is in provisional status and continued employment is contingent upon taking and passing a civil service examination when it is offered by CUNY.
CLOSING DATE
April 10, 2026
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Support Staff
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: 31984
Location: Borough of Manhattan CC
Job Type: Full-Time
CUNY Office Assistant, Level 1 (Provisional, Multiple Vacancies)
GENERAL DUTIES
Assignment Level 1, 2 and 3 - Under supervision, performs office or secretarial work in various units, following relevant departmental, College, and University procedures. Typical duties are outlined below:
Documentation and Information
- Types and prints materials such as letters, memoranda, forms, purchase orders and vouchers, using typewriter/word processor/personal computers and all peripheral equipment.
- Proofreads typed material for accuracy, correcting errors as necessary.
- Uses commercial office software packages in typing, data entry, filing, updating files, and preparing various reports.
- Collects information or data from various sources; files and retrieves books, documents and/or data as needed. Updates existing files.
- Creates filing systems.
- Maintains departmental records; keeps separate confidential records when instructed.
- Retrieves and formats computerized data.
- With proper training, may take dictation and transcribe notes (written or recorded).
- Prepares and proposes various forms, e.g., financial aid applications, personnel papers and other college forms.
Communications and Customer Service
- Provides information, as directed, to faculty, students, employees, and the general public.
- Responds to routine inquiries regarding departmental affairs.
- Answers telephone calls; screens incoming calls and forwards/refers calls; assists in maintaining up-to-date mailing and telephone directories.
- Provides receptionist services; sets up appointments; keeps calendars; refers students, faculty, other CUNY employees and general public to proper areas or persons.
- Furnishes information on the department’s rules and regulations, when authorized.
- Assists with arrangements for special events (e.g., conferences, reservations of rooms, travel arrangements, catering services, informing the relevant departments/units, etc.)
- Interviews and supervises College Assistants, College Work Study Students, Student Aides, Summer Interns, Volunteers, etc.
- Assists in training new employees in various office duties/use of office machines.
- Communicates with other academic or administrative departments or outside agencies to expedite the processing of work.
Transaction Processing
- Prepares routine reports, including drafts, using information received from various sources.
- Receives and processes financial transactions following prescribed procedures (e.g., tuition payments, library fines).
- Processes purchase orders and supply orders; verifies deliveries.
- Verifies inventory and supplies reports on request.
- Completes Time & Leave calculations and keeps up-to-date records.
- Assists supervisors in specialized office functions, e.g., fingerprinting, I-9, reference and background checking, unemployment insurance.
- Calculates payroll figures; verifies amounts on financial forms; prepares deposit records; refunds authorizations, and similar documents; keeps related records.
- Makes routine petty cash purchases and disbursements, and maintains petty cash account; keeps necessary records.
- Receives mail for the unit/department/college and distributes it among the proper persons; may sort mail per instructions.
- Prepares the department/unit/college mailings within or outside CUNY, arranging special mail services when authorized.
- Duplicates, collates and distributes materials. Coordinates the work of others to produce and distribute materials; confers with printing department and mailroom personnel as needed.
- Assists in preparing and distributing materials such as recruitment documents.
- Assists in registration activities within the department or as assigned; when authorized, processes drop/add and over tally requests for course registration.
Other
- Performs routine upkeep of office machines, e.g., photocopier, typewriter, computer terminals, printers, fax machines.
- May serve on committees when authorized.
Assignment Level 4 - Under supervision, performs moderately complex office or secretarial work in various units of CUNY. Perform tasks at assignment Level I, at a more complex or responsibility level or with significant expertise and masterly performance.
- May serve as secretary to an executive or to a small group of professional, managerial, or technical personnel.
- Organizes, supervises and coordinates the workload of a moderately complex office, including the supervision of full and part-time office support staff.
- Initiates administrative procedures on behalf of the department.
- Administers a specialized area, requiring unique training and/or experience within a large office.
- Interviews and recommends full and part-time office support staff, including College Assistants and CUNY Office Assistants in Level 1.
- Prepares and compiles complex reports, including simple research and analysis.
- With approval, makes improvements to department forms.
- Develops record-keeping systems.
- Trains office employees and others (as directed) in routine office duties, rules, procedures, etc. and related matters.
Levels 1, 2 and 3 are contractual pay steps based on length of employment. Employees are not given additional responsibilities when moving from Level 1 to Level 2 or from Level 2 to Level 3. However, Assignment Level 4 is an assignment level based on duties performed and is discretionary.
CONTRACT TITLE
CUNY Office Assistant
FLSA
Non-exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students’ intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member’s ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC’s motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond.
BMCC is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable CUNY Office Assistant who can perform a variety of administrative tasks efficiently, manage schedules and documents, and handle unexpected challenges with ease. The campus aims to fill multiple vacancies. The assignment can be in any administrative office within BMCC.
Candidates selected for the position will be required to complete a typing test as part of the selection process.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Proof of meeting requirements 1 – 4 is needed before the close of a Civil Service Examination filing period. You may be asked to provide proof of meeting these requirements at any time between your application and the close of the filing period.
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent
-
Two (2) years of experience performing general office work, which may be met by one of the following:
A) Two (2) years of satisfactory, full-time experience performing general office work; or
B) One (1) year of satisfactory, full-time experience performing general office work and 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university; or
C) An associate’s degree or 60 college credits from an accredited college or university. -
Passage of a qualifying Work Experience Test.
-
English Language Proficiency. All candidates must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English Language. English proficiency will be evaluated at the time of interview.
CUNY considers full-time work to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience of at least 20 hours per week may be prorated by half and credited instead of, but not in addition to, full-time experience during the same period (e.g., two month’s related work experience at 20-34 hours per week equate to one month’s full-time related work experience.) Part-time experience of fewer than 20 hours per week will NOT be credited at all.
The high school diploma or its educational equivalent must be approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. The college or university must be accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Candidates who meet the above requirements must also meet requirements 5 – 7 after the close of the filing period.
-
Candidates must take and pass a job-related Civil Service Examination that measures critical competencies for the position.
-
Candidates must undergo a background check, including a fingerprint screening and a verification of their education and work history.
-
You will be required to meet the skill requirement of keyboard familiarity by demonstrating the ability to type accurately at a minimum speed of 100 keystrokes (20 words) per minute after errors are deducted. You must meet this requirement in order to be appointed. Additionally, candidates may be asked to demonstrate technical competence in using job-related software (e.g., word processing or other).
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a higher education academic department or similar office environment.
- Experience maintaining records and handling confidential information with discretion.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative while supporting the operational needs of the department.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with project management or collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint).
COMPENSATION
-
New Hire: $36,700*
-
Incumbent: $41,472
-
This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment only.
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.
HOW TO APPLY
For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined. The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:
https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=31984&PostingSeq=1
Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After you login to CUNYfirst, navigate to job openings by following the path from the Main Menu: Employee Self Service -> Careers
This position is in provisional status and continued employment is contingent upon taking and passing a civil service examination when it is offered by CUNY.
CLOSING DATE
April 10, 2026
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Support Staff
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: 31984
Location: Borough of Manhattan CC
Job Type: Full-Time
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Understand CUNY's Green Card track record
CUNY has a stronger track record with permanent residence sponsorship than temporary work visas. If your goal is a Green Card pathway through employment, CUNY's education sector profile makes it a more relevant target than employers focused primarily on H-1B sponsorship.
Research individual campus hiring independently
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Does City University of New York sponsor H-1B visas?
CUNY's sponsorship activity has historically leaned toward Green Card pathways rather than H-1B petitions. While many large universities do sponsor H-1B visas for qualifying specialty occupation roles, CUNY's documented sponsorship is more concentrated in permanent residence cases. If H-1B sponsorship is a priority, confirm with the specific campus and department during the hiring process, as practices can vary significantly across CUNY's many colleges.
Which visa types does City University of New York sponsor?
CUNY has sponsored EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN visas, and J-1 exchange visitor visas. This range reflects the university's engagement with both students and professional hires. Green Card sponsorship through the EB-2 or EB-3 pathway is particularly relevant for faculty and long-term research staff seeking permanent residence.
Which departments or roles at CUNY are most likely to sponsor visas?
Academic departments, particularly those in STEM fields, social sciences, and professional schools, are where sponsorship is most likely at CUNY. Faculty positions, postdoctoral researchers, and senior research staff have the strongest alignment with CUNY's documented sponsorship patterns. Administrative and clerical roles rarely attract sponsorship at large public university systems like CUNY.
How do I find open jobs at City University of New York that offer visa sponsorship?
The most reliable approach is to search for CUNY positions through Migrate Mate, which filters employers by verified sponsorship history so you're not guessing from job descriptions alone. You can identify open roles at CUNY campuses where sponsorship has actually been filed and documented, saving you the time of applying to positions where immigration support was never on the table.
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Higher education hiring moves slower than the private sector. Faculty searches at CUNY can take six to twelve months from posting to offer, and Green Card sponsorship through PERM adds additional time on top of that. Start your search well before your current work authorization expires, and be transparent with hiring departments about your immigration timeline early in the interview process, universities generally prefer this over last-minute surprises.
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