Administrative Aide II

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

. Perform clerical, secretarial, and general office duties, including confidential work .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $40 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in advanced word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications, alongside strong customer service and communication skills. Capable of managing office activities, resolving issues, and maintaining department budgets effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Word ProcessingSpreadsheet ApplicationsDatabase ManagementCustomer ServiceBudget Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Data EntryProofreadingWriting SkillsKeyboardingOffice Administration

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationDelegationInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeApple SoftwareDesktop Publishing SoftwareAccess

Industry Keywords

Clerical DutiesSecretarial DutiesOffice ExperienceConfidential WorkDepartment Liaison

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform clerical, secretarial, and general office duties, including confidential work
Prioritize office activities and delegate work to student and/or casual employees
Respond to inquiries using comprehensive knowledge of department activities, policies, and programs
Act as an NYU contact/liaison for the general public and University personnel, including senior-level personnel
Resolve issues and problems
Customize and/or compose letters responding to information requests
Perform general word processing and data entry using intermediate to advanced-level functions
Modify and/or create databases and complex spreadsheets
Monitor complex department budgets and/or grants

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent, or an Associate's degree, or some college
3 years of office experience with High School diploma
2 years of office experience with Associate's degree or some college
Experience providing a high-level of customer service
Proficiency with intermediate to advanced word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
Moderate to fast, accurate keyboarding
Good proofreading and writing skills
Preferred: Bachelor's degree
Preferred: 1-2 years of office experience with Bachelor's degree
Preferred: Proficiency with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office or Apple
Preferred: Knowledge of desktop publishing software
Preferred: Knowledge of Access

Benefits

Comp & perks

Union representation through Local 3882 - Union of Clerical, Administrative and Technical Staff (UCATS)
Equal treatment and opportunity in recruitment and hiring
Environmentally focused workplace initiatives