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JOB POSTING
Administrative Assistant
Reports to:
Status:
FLSA:
Chief of Staff
Full Time
Exempt
About Touro College:
Touro is a system of Jewish-sponsored non-profit institutions of higher and professional
education. Touro College was chartered in 1970 primarily to enrich the Jewish heritage,
and to serve the larger American community. Approximately 19,000 students are
currently enrolled in its various schools and divisions. Touro College has branch
campuses, locations and instructional sites in the New York area, as well as branch
campuses and programs in Berlin, Jerusalem, Moscow, Paris, and Florida. Touro
University California and its Nevada branch campus, as well as Touro College Los
Angeles and Touro University Worldwide, are separately accredited institutions within
the Touro College and University System. For further information on Touro College,
please go to: http://www.touro.edu/media/.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Executive Assistant in the Office of the President is responsible to assist in the
smooth operation of the President’s office. Position offers opportunity for growth in
both scopes of work and activities
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Executive Assistant supports the Office of the President including, but not limited
to the following:
• Works collaboratively with the Executive Administrative Assistants to the
President and the Chief of Staff
• Reports to the Chief of Staff and works on a wide range of administrative tasks
as assigned by the Chief of Staff
• Assists in maintaining President and Chief of Staff’s calendar and schedule
• Assists in managing office correspondence
• Answers and manages calls to the President and Chief of Staff
• Assists in preparing reports and presentations for the President and Chief of
Staff
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• Works directly with the Chairman of the Board, supports the activities of the
Board of Trustees including coordinating Board of Trustees meetings and
preparing and distributing materials in advance of meetings
• Plans, coordinates, and makes logistic arrangements for events, activities, and
programs
• Helps schedule multi-participant meetings for the President and Chief of Staff
• Assists other senior executives as needed and as time permits
• Troubleshoots and resolves administrative issues
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
REQUIREMENTS:
Education, Preparation, and Training
• Bachelors Degree
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience required
Skills
• Reliability and discretion essential traits
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Able to multitask, prioritize tasks and work in a high pressure environment
• Must be energetic and efficient
• Working knowledge of Hebrew
Physical Demands
• Sitting for long periods of time
• Able to lift at least 5 lbs.
• Able to drive a car
• Regular 10am to 6:30pm work schedule, but with periodic extended or alternate
hours
Computer Skills
• Expert knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio (must show examples of
each)
• PC expertise required
• Proficient in Internet Research
Travel
• Occasional travel in the New York metro area
Application Procedure:
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Please send a cover letter with salary expectations and your resume to:
elisheva.stadler@touro.edu. The subject line of your email should read: “Executive
Assistant”
Touro College is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Our practices and employment decisions regarding
employment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment are not to be based on an
employee's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, military discharge status, sexual orientation, marital status,
genetic predisposition, housing status, or any other protected status, in accordance with applicable law. Our policies are in conformance
with Title IX, 1972 Education Amendments
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