Position: College Assistant for Events and Technology

Support Staff

PVN #: IS-30-09

Closing Date: Open until filled

Department: Macaulay Honors College

Description:

Position Overview

Inaugurated in the Fall of 2001, Macaulay Honors College is dedicated to providing outstanding educational opportunities for academically gifted students from the five boroughs of New York City and beyond.  The Honors College program includes generous financial support for students who are designated “University Scholars” upon admission.  In addition, the Honors College offers its students unique interdisciplinary seminars focusing on New York City, access to instructional technology, dedicated mentors and advisors, internships, study abroad experiences, and a Cultural Passport that provides entrée to the vast cultural resources of New York City.  Macaulay operates in consortium on seven CUNY campuses: Baruch, Brooklyn, City, Hunter, Lehman, Queens, and Staten Island.  Currently, the Honors College has approximately 1,200 University Scholars enrolled on all seven campuses.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Technology and Learning, the College Assistant for Events and Technology will provide administrative and technical support for Macaulay Honors College events in the evenings and on weekends.

Duties include:

• Assist in set-up of audio-visual equipment for conference services and special events

• Provide on-site audio-visual assistance during events and conferences
• Work closely with the Director of Programs, Events and Partnerships, and the Support Technician in preparing the technical needs for events and conferences
• Perform additional administrative duties as needed, such as filing, copying, responding to email inquiries, and keeping event attendance records

 

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate will be responsible, flexible, and take initiative in problem-solving. Experience with Microsoft Powerpoint is required, and knowledge of basic audio-visual set-up and troubleshooting is preferred.  This position requires availability on nights and weekends.

Salary Range: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour

Hours:  20 hours per week

Please send Resume, Cover Letter, and the names of 3 Professional References to:

College Assistant for Events and Technology Search

William E. Macaulay Honors College

at The City University of New York

35 West 67th Street

New York, NY  10023

Fax# (212) 580-8130

Email Address:  info@mhc.cuny.edu

• • Selected applicants must pay fingerprint and filing fees (full-time CUNY students are excluded from fingerprint fee)
• • All prospective candidates must be able to be certified as eligible to work under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
• • The Graduate School and University Center verifies education and experience statements.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/IRCA/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer.

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