Secretary I, Fashion Business Management- Repost

Under the supervision of the department Chairperson and Associate Coordinator, the Secretary I position enhances the goal of student centeredness by providing aid in supporting the faculty and the students in their daily needs by following established rules, guidelines and practices.

Responsibilities:

• Provide secretarial support services for the FBM department including maintaining google calendars, acting as receptionist for the front desk, updating and maintaining confidential files, type memos and correspondence and photocopy materials as required.
• Ability to work independently and completing multiple projects on tight deadlines with minimal need for supervision.
• Assist the Assistant Coordinator and Administrative Assistant with all FBM matters including gathering and organizing information for special projects, meetings and reports.
• Handle special projects.
• Must pay attention to detail and follow through on assignments.
• Make interoffice deliveries and pick-ups as requested.
• Assist in departmental duties as required by the supervisor.
• Be a team player with faculty and staff.
• Provide coverage and support at the reception area, answer telephones and arrange faculty and student appointments using Google calendar, log deliveries at the front desk, maintain tentative teaching and office hours records.
• Monitor and post faculty cancellations.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma and 2-4 years of appropriate business experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience using Google Workspace (Google Suite), Blackboard and Banner preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have knowledge of basic office procedures.
• Prior experience operating a personal computer and utilizing Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Ability to type 50 words per minute.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must have strong organizational skills, be detail oriented, and have the ability to work with a diverse constituency.

Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. Successful completion of a background check is required for appointment to this position once an offer has been made.

Salary

The UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) dictates the compensation, benefits, and conditions of employment. Salary: $39,327- $42,144 per year with step increments per Salary Schedule 87, after one year of service and annually thereafter.

Work Schedule

Days/Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm, in person; work schedule subject to change based on needs of the department.

Benefits

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, and productive. Our programs include a variety of components to help meet employees needs in order to improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives.

• Retirement Plans
• Health Care Plan and Dental Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefit Plan
• FIT Tuition Exemption Program
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holidays)
• 4-day Summer Workweek
• Retiree Benefits for Full-time Employees (Upon reaching age and service requirements)

For a full list of FIT benefits, visit our benefits webpage.

Pay Equity by State Employers

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Visa Sponsorship

Fashion Institute of Technology is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. By providing a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability, the FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military service status, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, citizenship status (except as required to comply with law), or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212 217.3360, titleix@fitnyc.edu.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Requirements

This position will be required to constantly read and comprehend, occasionally perform calculations, constantly verbally communicate, frequently analyze, and constantly write. The working conditions for this position will be on campus, primarily in an office environment. The physical requirement for this position will require constant sitting, constant standing, occasional bending, occasional walking, and occasional lifting 10 lbs. or less.