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Hofstra University

Senior Assistant To, Grade E

🇺🇸 Hempstead, NY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $45K

💻 Other

🗓️ June 20th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Hofstra University is hiring a Senior Assistant To, Grade E. This role involves providing senior-level support to the Facilities and Operations staff, managing work order requests, tracking reports, assisting with accounts payable, and covering administrative duties as needed. The position requires coordinating maintenance records, training student aides, and supporting the department secretary and front desk.

Highlights
  • Acts as the point of contact and manages work order requests, including fire safety and vehicle maintenance.
  • Enters, opens, closes, and reviews work orders for accuracy and timeliness.
  • Calculates materials used and hours worked for work orders and generates related reports and forms.
  • Tracks overtime and assists with accounts payable, invoice status, and contract requests.
  • Assists in training student aides and provides backup for the front desk and department secretary.
  • Maintains and processes Preventative Maintenance records, Capital Project, and Bond Project work orders.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint; knowledge of Microsoft Access and Visio is a plus.
  • Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to multitask efficiently.
  • Experience preferred with maintenance work order systems and scheduling software.
  • Salary is $45,016 annually with full-time employment in Facilities and Operations division.

Senior Assistant To, Grade E Full Description

Senior Assistant To, Grade E

About Hofstra 
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, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
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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