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Columbia University
Administrative Assistant - Academic and Student Affairs
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New York, New York
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Administrator
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September 2nd, 2026
Higher Ed
Edtech.com's Summary
Columbia University is hiring an Administrative Assistant - Academic and Student Affairs. The role provides administrative support to the Office of Academic and Student Affairs at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, handling room assignments, awards processing, and correspondence. Day-to-day duties also include data entry and responding to phone and in-person inquiries from students and staff.
Highlights
- Process and assign GSAPP rooms for the Office of Academic and Student Affairs.
- Handle awards processing and prepare correspondence, including typing and distributing letters.
- Respond to phone and in-person inquiries and assist with student questions.
- Perform data entry and other administrative tasks as assigned.
- Provide general administrative support to the Office of Academic and Student Affairs.
- Comfortable working in an executive-office setting with mature judgment, tact, and discretion.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, Google Drive, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- HS diploma and three years of related experience required; some college preferred.
Administrative Assistant - Academic and Student Affairs Full Description
Grad Sch Architecture, Planning and Preservation
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, the incumbent assists with the administrative duties of the Office of Academic and Student Affairs.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, the incumbent assists with the administrative duties of the Office of Academic and Student Affairs. Assists with processing and assigning GSAPP rooms, process awards, composes correspondence including typing letters and distribution, data processing, provide information over the phone and in person, assists with student inquiries, and performs other administrative tasks associated with Academic and Student Affairs.
Provides general administrative support to the Office of Academic and Student Affairs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
HS Diploma and/or its equivalent. A minimum of three years of related experience.
Ability to work in the environment of an executive office and possess mature judgment, tack and discretion. Ability to be flexible and work well with a broad constituency required.
Excellent computer and communication skills required. Knowledge of MS Office Suite, Google Drive and Adobe Creative Suite.
Preferred Qualifications
Some college preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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