Overview
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative office management support to the Departments of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences (PBS) and Social, Behavioral, and Administrative Sciences (SBA) for Touro College of Pharmacy. Under general supervisionof departments leadership, this role manages administrative duties for efficient operations. This position also requires collaboration with other administrative staff for optimization of the college workflow.
Responsibilities
Serves as a direct empathetic liaison with students, faculty, and external stakeholders for prompt resolutions of problems
Manages and performs general administrative and clerical support activities related to the departments
Assists with department fiscal management
Schedule and coordinate meetings
Prepare communications such as emails, invoices, reports, and other correspondence
Plan, participate, and support faculty at college events
Create and maintain electronic and physical filing systems
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education/Experience
Associate's Degree required
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Minimum of 1 year of experience in an office setting preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Effectively manage and organize daily tasks, independently and with a team, while balancing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
A high degree of interpersonal competency: professionalism, diplomacy, judgement, and discretion required
Critical thinking, decision-making, and problem solving skills
Outstanding ability to manage multiple priorities and multitask
Ability to work independently and as directed
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Maximum Salary
USD $46,500.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary
USD $37,200.00/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.
Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.
Job Locations US-NY-New York
ID 2026-13257
College TUNY - College of Pharmacy
Position Type Full-Time
Schedule Shift 9am - 5:30pm
Hours Per Week 36.5
Travel As needed
Category Administrative/Office Support
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Location : Country US