Hofstra University
Senior Assistant To, Grade E
🇺🇸 Hempstead, NY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $45K
💻 Other
🗓️ July 2nd, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Acts as the point of contact for work order requests including Fire Safety and vehicle maintenance.
- Enters, opens, reviews, and closes work order requests, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
- Tracks material usage, hours worked, overtime, and generates related forms and reports.
- Assists with accounts payable, invoice status, contract and addendum requests.
- Supports training of student aides and serves as backup for front desk and department secretary.
- Maintains Preventative Maintenance records including Capital and Bond Project work orders.
- Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint; knowledge of Microsoft Access and Visio preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to multitask in an emergency response environment.
- Full-time role in the Facilities and Operations department with a salary of $45,016.
- Hofstra University emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and offers benefits including paid time off, tuition remission, and retirement plans.
Senior Assistant To, Grade E Full Description
Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it’s a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.
Position Title | Senior Assistant To, Grade E
Position Number | 899517
Position Category | Staff
School/Division | Facilities and Operations
Department | Facilities and Operations
Full-Time or Part-Time | Full-Time
Description
Reporting directly to the Information Systems Manager, Physical Plant, the Senior Assistant To will provide senior level support to the Facilities and Operations staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Acts as a point of contact for work order requests, including those for Fire Safety and vehicle maintenance. Enters, opens, and closes work order requests submitted to the department. Reviews work orders for completeness, accuracy, and timely completion. Assists with calculating material used and hours worked for each work order. Generates and updates RPZ forms per schedule. Tracks and updates reports related to overtime worked/scheduled. Generates other forms and special reports as needed per schedule. Assists with accounts payable, invoice status, and contract/addendum requests as needed. Assists with training student aides and reviews work. Serves as backup for the front desk as needed. Provides coverage for the department secretary and staff when needed. Maintains, generates, distributes, enters, and processes Preventative Maintenance records and work orders, including Capital Project and Bond Project work. May perform other assigned duties not specifically identified above but which require the same degree of skill, and which are normally included with the above job description. Hours: Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Subject to bumping
Qualifications | Proficiency using Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint required. Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be detail oriented, organized, and able to multitask efficiently. Work well with other group members in a team environment and provide superior customer service. Ability to work in a fast-paced, emergency response service organization.
Preferred Qualifications | Prior knowledge of maintenance work order systems and scheduling software preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Access and Visio is a plus.
Special Instructions |
Deadline | Open Until Filled
Date Posted | 06/18/2025
EEO Statement | Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary/Salary Range | $45,016
Additional Information
Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.
*Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.
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