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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
New York City College of Technology (City Tech) of the City University of New York (CUNY), a comprehensive college in downtown Brooklyn offering associate and baccalaureate degrees, invites applications for a CUNY Office Assistant position in the Counseling Center. This position will be in provisional status. Continued employment is contingent upon taking and passing a civil service examination when it is offered by CUNY.
The mission of the Counseling Center is to empower students in their educational, emotional, and career journeys. The Center provides opportunities for skill development, supportive counseling, and referrals to resources to help overcome obstacles to success.
The CUNY Office Assistant will support student mental health service delivery through front office coordination, confidential records management, and student-facing administrative support.
Reporting to the Director of Student Wellness and Counseling Center, and in addition to the General Duties, the CUNY Office Assistant will:
- Maintain confidentiality per FERPA and policies.
- Serve as the initial point of contact for the Counseling Center. Provide front office coverage and a welcoming, student-centered environment.
- Maintain contact lists and directories. Generate and distribute departmental communications through City Tech Connect, Signal Vine, and campus digital signage.
- Monitor appointment schedules and communicate with counselors.
- Maintain departmental records, including confidential student records in an electronic medical record system (Titanium). Organize and maintain clinical and administrative documentation securely.
- Verify student data in CUNYfirst.
- Supervise College Assistants and Work Study students, and train staff in procedures and confidentiality practices.
- Serve as liaison with Human Resources regarding Time & Leave requests for the Center employees.
- Process financial transactions utilizing the CUNY BUY system, process purchase orders, verify deliveries, and maintain inventory records.
- Handle mail and materials distribution for the Center.
- Manage space reservations for the Center.
- Initiate and track all IT helpdesk tickets and Buildings and Grounds maintenance requests.
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).
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
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled with review of resumes to begin on or after April 15, 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: 31970
Location: NYC College of Technology
Job Type: Full-Time
CUNY Office Assistant (Provisional) - Counseling Center
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
New York City College of Technology (City Tech) of the City University of New York (CUNY), a comprehensive college in downtown Brooklyn offering associate and baccalaureate degrees, invites applications for a CUNY Office Assistant position in the Counseling Center. This position will be in provisional status. Continued employment is contingent upon taking and passing a civil service examination when it is offered by CUNY.
The mission of the Counseling Center is to empower students in their educational, emotional, and career journeys. The Center provides opportunities for skill development, supportive counseling, and referrals to resources to help overcome obstacles to success.
The CUNY Office Assistant will support student mental health service delivery through front office coordination, confidential records management, and student-facing administrative support.
Reporting to the Director of Student Wellness and Counseling Center, and in addition to the General Duties, the CUNY Office Assistant will:
- Maintain confidentiality per FERPA and policies.
- Serve as the initial point of contact for the Counseling Center. Provide front office coverage and a welcoming, student-centered environment.
- Maintain contact lists and directories. Generate and distribute departmental communications through City Tech Connect, Signal Vine, and campus digital signage.
- Monitor appointment schedules and communicate with counselors.
- Maintain departmental records, including confidential student records in an electronic medical record system (Titanium). Organize and maintain clinical and administrative documentation securely.
- Verify student data in CUNYfirst.
- Supervise College Assistants and Work Study students, and train staff in procedures and confidentiality practices.
- Serve as liaison with Human Resources regarding Time & Leave requests for the Center employees.
- Process financial transactions utilizing the CUNY BUY system, process purchase orders, verify deliveries, and maintain inventory records.
- Handle mail and materials distribution for the Center.
- Manage space reservations for the Center.
- Initiate and track all IT helpdesk tickets and Buildings and Grounds maintenance requests.
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).
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
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled with review of resumes to begin on or after April 15, 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: 31970
Location: NYC College of Technology
Job Type: Full-Time
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Which education companies sponsor F-1 CPT visas in New York?
New York hosts a wide range of education employers that have historically worked with F-1 CPT students, including major universities like Columbia, NYU, and Cornell's NYC tech campus, as well as edtech companies and tutoring organizations. Public school districts and charter networks in New York City also periodically bring on CPT students in support and research capacities. Sponsorship availability varies by role, term, and department.
Which cities in New York have the most education F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
New York City concentrates the majority of F-1 CPT education opportunities, driven by its density of universities, private schools, and edtech startups. Buffalo is a secondary hub, particularly around the University at Buffalo's research and education programs. Albany has openings tied to state education agencies and policy organizations. Smaller markets like Rochester and Syracuse also see activity through their own university ecosystems.
What types of education roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship?
Roles that commonly qualify include curriculum development, instructional design, education research, tutoring program coordination, and academic support. Administrative or operational roles inside educational institutions may also qualify if they are directly tied to a student's field of study. The connection between the position and your degree program is what your DSO evaluates when approving CPT, so the role must be integral to your academic curriculum.
How do I find education F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 students and filters job listings by visa type, so you can search education roles in New York that are open to CPT candidates without sorting through positions that exclude international students. Because CPT authorization must come from your school, pairing a Migrate Mate job search with early conversations with your DSO helps you move quickly once you identify a role.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for F-1 CPT in the education sector?
New York City's Department of Education has specific hiring requirements, including background checks and certification standards that can affect timelines for F-1 students. New York State also has its own teacher certification process that is separate from federal visa requirements. For edtech and private sector education roles, standard CPT rules apply, but some employers in New York require on-site work arrangements, which can affect authorization if your school is located in another state.
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