Administrative Assistant
Leading Edge Alliance
New York, NY · Posted October 23, 2026
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About the job
Overview
The Administrative Assistant assists the Director in the everyday functioning of the Program. Duties include clerical and administrative tasks, dealings with the public and college personnel, and work delegated by Director.
Responsibilities
Answering phones and public inquiries about program.
Recording of minutes at faculty and staff meetings.
Assisting with preparation of reports, exams, and documents pertaining to the program.
Assisting with preparation of orientation, meetings, information sessions, pinning, and events.
Qualifications
Education/Experience
High School diploma required; some college preferred.
Experience with nursing accreditation and graduation requirements preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and bookkeeping.
Basic office methods, practices, and procedures, including filing systems, correspondence, standard English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Computer skills and typing/word processing speed of about 45 wpm.
Ability to carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to make independent decisions.
Communicate effectively.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Be flexible and receptive to change.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
Initiative.
Reliability.
Travel
Occasional local travel for training sessions.
Occasional evenings for Information Sessions.
Working Conditions
Sit for extended period of time.
Maximum Salary USD $62,000.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary USD $49,600.00/Yr.