Humanities Department

 
Division OAA
Department Name Humanities Department
Address 450 Grand Concourse, Bronx NY 10451 
Building & Room # C-412
Primary Supervisor Name Prof. Ana Ozuna, Humanities Department Chair 
Primary Supervisor Phone#: 718-518-6852 
Primary Supervisor Email: aozuna@hostos.cuny.edu
Alternate Supervisor Name: Marie Gonzalez, COA Humanities Department 
Alternate Supervisor Phone# 718-518-6685
Alternate Supervisor Email: MGONZALEZ@hostos.cuny.edu
FWS Student Job Title Humanities COA Assistant
Number of Positions 2
On-Campus Job description:

Responsibilities and Duties:
• Provide a professional, helpful, welcoming atmosphere and a positive attitude for faculty, staff, students, families, callers and visitors of the Humanities Department.
• Provide coverage for the front desk including answering phones, transfer calls, take messages; send and receive faxes, e-mails on behalf of the staff
• Assist with projects as required (i.e. prepare materials for distribution, create spreadsheets, event set-up, etc.)
• Assist Chairperson, COA, faculty and staff as requested
• Maintain office inventory
• Run errands across campus to deliver documents and materials
• Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned
Skills required or requested:
 High School diploma or equivlanet and at least one (1) year of closely-related experience in an administrative or customer service capacity. It is necessary that the successful candidate be able to run errands with or without accommodations. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  
• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Able to effectively handle confidential and proprietary information.
• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
• Independent work - able to work independently with limited supervision and able to self motivate.
• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Team Orientation & Interpersonal – highly motivated team player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.
 
Desired Schedule:   Anytime from 9AM-5PM