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New York University

Administrative Aide II

🇺🇸 New York, NY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $38 per Hour

💻 Administrator

🗓️ August 12th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

New York University is hiring an Administrative Aide II to support the Office of the Provost. The role involves performing a variety of clerical, secretarial, and general office duties, managing confidential information, prioritizing office activities, and serving as a liaison within the university community. The position also includes preparing correspondence, maintaining complex databases and spreadsheets, and monitoring departmental budgets or grants.

Highlights

  • Support Provostial leadership and Office of the Provost activities with administrative and clerical duties.
  • Prioritize office workload and delegate tasks to student or casual employees, potentially supervising junior clerical staff.
  • Respond to inquiries with comprehensive knowledge of the department's policies, programs, and activities.
  • Compose and customize correspondence independently.
  • Utilize intermediate to advanced word processing, spreadsheet, and database software to perform tasks.
  • Monitor complex department budgets and grants.
  • Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of office experience with high-level customer service.
  • Preferred qualifications include an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with corresponding office experience.
  • Technical skills required include proficiency in Microsoft Office or Apple software, with preferred knowledge of desktop publishing and Access.
  • The hourly pay rate for this position is $37.90, based on union contracts.

Administrative Aide II Full Description

Position Summary: 
The Office of the Provost is seeking a talented and proactive Administrative Aide II with exceptional communication and organizational skills to serve as a member of the central administrative team supporting Provostial leadership and the activities of the Office of the Provost.
 
The Office of the Provost values sound judgment, the ability to prioritize responsibilities effectively, and a positive team-player approach to work and the University partners we serve. The Administrative Aide II performs a wide range of clerical, secretarial and general office duties including those of a confidential nature. Prioritize office activities and delegate work to student and/or casual employees. May act as work leader to junior clerical support staff. Respond to inquiries displaying a comprehensive knowledge of the department's activities, policies and programs. Interact with the general public as NYU liaison and with University personnel including those at the senior level to resolve issues and problems. Customize and/or compose letters on own initiative or in response to requests for information. Perform general word processing duties utilizing intermediate to advanced-level functions. Modify and/or create databases and complex spreadsheets. Monitor complex department budgets and/or grants.
 
Perform a wide range of clerical, secretarial and general office duties including those of a confidential nature for the University Provost. Prioritize office activities and delegate work to student and/or casual employees. May act as work leader to junior clerical support staff. Respond to inquiries displaying a comprehensive knowledge of the Provost's activities, policies and programs. Interact with the general public as NYU liaison and with University personnel including those at the senior level to resolve issues and problems. Customize and/or compose letters on own initiative or in response to requests for information. Perform general word processing duties utilizing intermediate to advanced-level functions. Modify and/or create databases and complex spreadsheets. Monitor complex department budgets and/or grants. Qualifications: 
Required Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience:
3+ years of office experience. Experience providing a high level of customer service.

Preferred Experience:
2 years of office experience (with Associate's degree). 1 year of office experience (with Bachelor's degree).

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Proficiency with intermediate to advanced word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. Moderate to fast, accurate keyboarding. Good proofreading and writing skills.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Proficiency with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office or proficiency with Apple. Knowledge of desktop publishing software. Knowledge of Access. Additional Information: 
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $37.900. This rate is based on bargaining unit contracts. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. 

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NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.