Administrative Assistant to the Dean
- Location
- New York, NY
- Work type
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2026-08-18
Job description
Responsibilities
Facilitate administrative operations in the Dean's office
Ensure that faculty and student inquiries are responded to in a timely fashion
Arrange appointments, answer phone and direct calls for Dean
Maintain calendar of meetings and events
Facilitate contact between Dean and Staff and Students
Supervise work-study students
Facilitate peer tutoring program, including onboarding new tutors
Maintain student scholarship information
Assist professors and administration, as needed
Collect and file student forms
Connect with Student Services and other administrative offices, as needed
Assist at graduation and special events
Proctor exams, when needed
Assist Political Science Department Chair with exams, Canvas, and communication with department faculty and students
Organize and administer Final Make-Up exams
Help at Orientation, Open House, and various on-campus events
Submit reimbursement requests for Dean
Work closely with Dean and fulfill various tasks, as needed
Qualifications
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree required
Experience in Customer Service is a plus
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to effectively interact with students, faculty, staff and parents, in person, via email and in phone conversations
Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong customer service skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Familiarity with Zoom, Box, Banner are a plus
Proficiency with computers
Experience with database management
Proficiency in social media – a plus
Work well under pressure
Professional work ethic
Positive attitude
Working Conditions
Extensive use of computers
Maximum Salary
USD $52,000.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary
USD $41,600.00/Yr.
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Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
Full range of Health Plans
Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
Dependent Care and Transit Programs
Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability programs
Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
Employee Assistance Program
Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
Generous Paid Time Off
Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
Annual Holiday Schedule