College Assistant - M.A. Program in Liberal Studies

College Assistant 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. 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. It offers more than 35 doctoral and master’s programs and supports research through its more than 30 centers, institutes, and initiatives. The M.A. Program in Liberal Studies seeks a College Assistant to support the daily operations of the office, assisting faculty, staff, and students with various internal, departmental tasks and initiatives. Position: 20 hours per week over 3–4 days, Monday–Friday, between 9 AM‑5 PM; required in‑office at least 2–3 days per week. This is a hybrid role with both on‑site and remote work. Responsibilities Respond to and route incoming email inquiries to appropriate faculty, staff, and administrative offices. Assist with maintaining student and alumni records using the CUNYFirst system. Update and maintain the Liberal Studies program website to ensure information is accurate and current. Compile and curate program announcements, events, workshops, and opportunities for a weekly newsletter distributed to students, alumni, and faculty. Design promotional materials for departmental events and announcements using Canva, including digital flyers and social media graphics. Create informational resources that support advising and help students navigate program requirements. Handle office operations, including monitoring inventory and ordering office supplies as needed. Post, update, and remove program announcements on departmental bulletin boards and common areas. Coordinate and update faculty mailboxes and internal correspondence distribution. Assist with the end‑of‑semester course evaluation process, ensuring timely distribution and completion. Coordinate facility requests for program events, meetings, and classroom needs. Provide administrative support to the Assistant Program Officer, Executive Officer, and Deputy Executive Officer as needed. Collect, organize, and maintain alumni information for program records and outreach initiatives. Create and support the program’s social media presence across Instagram, Facebook, BlueSky, and Linktree. Minimum Qualifications Must demonstrate sufficient skills to perform the duties of the assigned tasks. Preferred Qualifications One year of office/administrative experience; work experience in an academic or non‑profit environment preferred. Proficient in Excel, Outlook, Google Suite, Canva, Drupal or other content management systems; experience with CUNYFirst is a plus. Self‑starter with flexibility to perform a variety of tasks. Ability to exercise discretion in handling sensitive and/or confidential matters on behalf of the Program. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be highly organized and able to track multiple tasks at a time. Compensation $21.66 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. FLSA Non‑exempt 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The City University of New York