Overview
The Assistant to the Dean reports directly to the dean and oversees and supports all administrative functions in the dean's office at the Lander College for Women. This role interfaces with students, faculty and other administrative personnel in the dean's office, and in many cases, is the first person to interact with those who come in or call to speak with the dean. The Assistant to the Dean should have a passion for student success.
Lander College for Women is currently hiring two Administrative Assistant to the Dean positions.
Responsibilities
Facilitate administrative operations in the Dean's office
Ensure that faculty and student inquiries are responded to in a timely fashion
Arrange appointments, answer phone and direct calls for Dean
Maintain calendar of meetings and events
Facilitate contact between Dean and Staff and Students
Supervise work-study students
Facilitate peer tutoring program, including onboarding new tutors
Maintain student scholarship information
Assist professors and administration, as needed
Collect and file student forms
Connect with Student Services and other administrative offices, as needed
Assist at graduation and special events
Proctor exams, when needed
Assist Political Science Department Chair with exams, Canvas, and communication with department faculty and students
Organize and administer Final Make-Up exams
Help at Orientation, Open House, and various on-campus events
Submit reimbursement requests for Dean
Work closely with Dean and fulfill various tasks, as needed
Qualifications
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree required
Experience in Customer Service is a plus
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to effectively interact with students, faculty, staff and parents, in person, via email and in phone conversations
Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong customer service skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Familiarity with Zoom, Box, Banner are a plus
Proficiency with computers
Experience with database management
Proficiency in social media – a plus
Work well under pressure
Professional work ethic
Positive attitude
Working Conditions
Maximum Salary
USD $52,000.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary
USD $41,600.00/Yr.
Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
Full range of Health Plans
Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
Dependent Care and Transit Programs
Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability programs
Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
Employee Assistance Program
Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
Generous Paid Time Off
Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
Annual Holiday Schedule
All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.
Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.
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Job Locations US-NY-New York
ID 2026-13158
College TUNY - Lander College for Women
Position Type Full-Time
Schedule Shift M-Th 9AM-5:30PM; F: 9AM – 3PM
Hours Per Week 36.5
Travel None
Category Administrative/Office Support
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Location : Country US