Interim Instructional Assistant (Grant)

Job no: 512184
Position type: Interim
Location: New York
Division/Equivalent: PROVOST
School/Unit: CENTERS & INSTITUTES
Department/Office: Klingenstein Center
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Education/Instructional, Office/Clerical, Other, Research, Hybrid, Student Affairs/Services

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Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Klingenstein Center is seeking an interim instructional assistant to help the center's executive director manage the course load and center administration. The Interim Instructional Assistant will be performing a combination of academic program-related research and administrative tasks to ensure the continuous support of all cross-functional team members and programs within the center.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Conducting research.
  • Performing data analysis.
  • Handling project management tasks.
  • Scheduling meetings.
  • Managing correspondence, including the center's email account.
  • Serving as the liaison for the Canvas learning system.
  • Front office reception and general office management.
  • Providing support for special events and projects.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Ability to handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity
  • Must be able to analyze data, and prepare reports
  • Ability to learn new software and research techniques as needed
  • Ability to think critically and propose innovative ideas
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Google Workspace
  • Strong interpersonal, collaborative, presentation, and communication skills
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills, including detail orientation, multi-tasking, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to complete assigned projects with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience as an administrative assistant.
  • Prior experience with supporting complex operations and staff members at an academic and research center.
  • Prior experience with academic and/or student program support
  • Ability to be proactive, to anticipate and take the initiative to fulfill Center needs

Salary Range:

$18.00 - $18.00

Work Modality:

Hybrid

Competitive Compensation and Benefits
The salary range reflects the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting.  Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
 
Our benefits contribute significantly to the total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans; flexible and hybrid work schedules; tuition remission; life insurance; short and long-term disability insurance; an exceptional employer retirement matching program; health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
 
If you would like to request any disability related accommodations to complete the job application or to participate in the interview process, please email:oasid@tc.columbia.edu.
 
Hybrid/Remote
Teachers College maintains a hybrid work environment, which provides employees with flexible work arrangements, while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person college-campus culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite or in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days). Employees are expected to live within a 150-mile radius of the College.  
 
We will consider qualified candidates that reside beyond this radius based on the responsibilities and duties expected of the position.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
 

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