Part-Time Secretary, Grade B

About the role

Hofstra University, a private university in Hempstead, New York, is hiring a Part-Time Secretary, Grade B for its School of Engineering, reporting to the Department Chair of Computer Science. The secretary provides clerical office support to the Chair and faculty and handles day-to-day office operations, working Monday through Friday from 10am to 2pm; the position is subject to bumping.

Key responsibilities

• Screens calls and assists visitors.
• Maintains departmental and student files.
• Maintains course schedules and records.
• Assists with registration and academic matters, including Banner workflows.
• Orders office supplies within the department budget and prepares purchase requisitions and payment/reimbursement reports.
• Makes conference and travel arrangements.
• Maintains the departmental calendar and schedules appointments.
• Performs other assigned duties of similar skill level.

Required profile

• Prior office experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

What we offer

• Starting pay of $19.69 per hour.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents.
• A retirement plan with university contributions.