Careers Job Description
General Description
Reporting to the Director of Research Administration, the Administrative Assistant will provide assistance for grant research activities carried out by Hunter College of CUNY. Responsible for the day-to-day administrative matters of the Office of Research Administrative.
Other Duties
- Coordinates day-to-day administrative activities based on the Director’s or Associate Directors' guidance and goals.
- Resolves administrative matters referred to the project, program, or administrative unit, as guided by the supervisor.
- Maintains accurate up-to-date calendars; briefs and prepares the Director/Associate Directors for the daily activities; alerts to upcoming important meetings and commitments; tracks correspondence, including email;
- Schedules meetings; screens guests, phone calls, and correspondence; determines nature of visit or inquiry; follows unit head’s priorities for access;
- Prepares written replies to basic or repetitive inquiries; when delegated, initiates action on day-to-day matters not specifically requiring attention;
- Coordinates large mailings from electronic and other lists;
- Assists in the gathering, preparation, and dissemination of information relating to the administration and management of the department;
- Drafts, proofs, and assists with departmental materials;
- Implements processes to improve and streamline office administrative operations under direction of supervisor.
- Keeps financial records related to office administration, including processing purchase orders, purchasing supplies and equipment, responding to invoice and reimbursement inquiries; assists with detailed reports for the Director/Associate Directors.
- Organizes petty cash receipts and distribution;
- Assists in the preparation of reports and presentations.
- Provides assistance and responds to verbal and written requests for information.
- May coordinate subordinate staff in fulfilling any of the above assignments.
- Prepares drafts of reports and documents for the unit head based on information and research gathered from basic sources;
- Undertakes special projects or assignments of a basic-to-complex nature requiring some independent judgment and exercising paraprofessional skill;
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree and four years of related experience required.
- A preferred candidate should have:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate day-to-day projects and assignments;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Ability to draft basic-to-complex business-related correspondence, minutes, summary documents, etc.;
- Ability to read, understand, and follow administrative policies and procedures;
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse clients and staff, providing accurate and appropriate information; ability to articulate policies and procedures in response to inquiries;
- Ability to handle complaints, resolve conflicts, and refer issues appropriately to supervisors;
- Ability to identify administrative problems and correct incidents of poor service;
- Ability to organize and manage records and archival systems;
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines; ability to follow-up as needed and take responsibility for completing assignments and satisfying customers/clients.
- Proficient in use of major software programs for supporting office operations: including but not limited to software in support of word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, publications, mailings, web and internet, and email;
- Proficient in use of major RF administrative systems (or equivalent) for reporting on matters related to personnel, resources, schedules, tracking, purchasing, etc.
- Proficient in learning improved professional and technical skills.
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
Research Administration
Full Time
$30,000.00 - $42,000.00
Dec 31, 2022 (Or Until Filled)