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CUNY Office Assistant (Provisional)-Registrar Department
Job ID: 32309
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- Current CUNY Employees
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CUNY Office Assistant (Provisional)-Registrar Department
**GENERAL DUTIES**
**Assignment Level 1, 2 and 3** - Under supervision, performs office or secretarial work in various units, following relevant departmental, College, and University procedures. Typical duties are outlined below:
Documentation and Information
- Types and prints materials such as letters, memoranda, forms, purchase orders and vouchers, using typewriter/word processor/personal computers and all peripheral equipment.
- Proofreads typed material for accuracy, correcting errors as necessary.
- Uses commercial office software packages in typing, data entry, filing, updating files, and preparing various reports.
- Collects information or data from various sources; files and retrieves books, documents and/or data as needed. Updates existing files.
- Creates filing systems.
- Maintains departmental records; keeps separate confidential records when instructed.
- Retrieves and formats computerized data.
- With proper training, may take dictation and transcribe notes (written or recorded).
- Prepares and proposes various forms, e.g., financial aid applications, personnel papers and other college forms.
Communications and Customer Service
- Provides information, as directed, to faculty, students, employees, and the general public.
- Responds to routine inquires regarding departmental affairs.
- Answers telephone calls; screens incoming calls and forwards/refers calls; assists in maintaining up-to-date mailing and telephone directories.
- Provides receptionist services; sets up appointments; keeps calendars; refers students, faculty, other CUNY employees and general public to proper areas or persons.
- Furnishes information on the department’s rules and regulations, when authorized.
- Assists with arrangements for special events (e.g., conferences, reservations of rooms, travel arrangements, catering services, informing the relevant departments/units, etc.)
- Interviews and supervises College Assistants, College Work Study Students, Student Aides, Summer Interns, Volunteers, etc.
- Assists in training new employees in various office duties/use of office machines.
- Communicates with other academic or administrative departments or outside agencies to expedite the processing of work.
Transaction Processing
- Prepares routine reports, including drafts, using information received from various sources.
- Receives and processes financial transactions following prescribed procedures (e.g., tuition payments, library fines).
- Processes purchase orders and supply orders; verifies deliveries.
- Verifies inventory and supplies reports on request.
- Completes Time & Leave calculations and keeps up-to-date records.
- Assists supervisors in specialized office functions, e.g., fingerprinting, I-9, reference and background checking, unemployment insurance.
- Calculates payroll figures; verifies amounts on financial forms; prepares deposit records; refunds authorizations, and similar documents; keeps related records.
- Makes routine petty cash purchases and disbursements, and maintains petty cash account; keeps necessary records.
- Receives mail for the unit/department/college and distributes it among the proper persons; may sort mail per instructions.
- Prepare the department/unit/college mailings within or outside CUNY, arranging special mail services when authorized.
- Duplicates, collates and distributes materials. Coordinates the work of others to produce and distribute materials; confers with printing department and mailroom personnel as needed.
- Assists in preparing and distributing materials such as recruitment documents.
- Assists in registration activities within the department or as assigned; when authorized, processes drop/add and over tally requests for course registration.
Other
- Performs routine upkeep of office machines, e.g., photocopier, typewriter, computer terminals, printers, fax machines.
- May serve on committees when authorized.
**Assignment Level 4** **-** Under supervision, performs moderately complex office or secretarial work in various units of CUNY. Perform tasks at assignment Level I, at a more complex or responsibility level or with significant expertise and masterly performance.
- May serve as secretary to an executive or to a small group of professional, managerial, or technical personnel.
- Organizes, supervises and coordinates the workload of a moderately complex office, including the supervision of full and part-time office support staff.
- Initiates administrative procedures on behalf of the department.
- Administers a specialized area, requiring unique training and/or experience within a large office.
- Interviews and recommends full and part-time office support staff, including College Assistants and CUNY Office Assistants in Level 1.
- Prepares and compiles complex reports, including simple research and analysis.
- With approval, makes improvements to department forms.
- Develops record-keeping systems.
- Trains office employees and others (as directed) in routine office duties, rules, procedures, etc. and related matters.
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
**Levels 1, 2 and 3 are contractual pay steps based on length of employment.** **Employees are not given additional responsibilities when moving from Level 1 to Level 2 or from Level 2 to Level 3.** **However, Assignment Level 4 is an assignment level based on duties performed and is discretionary.**
**CONTRACT TITLE**
CUNY Office Assistant
**FLSA**
Non-exempt
**CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION**
CUNY is an equal opportunity employer, is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and is dedicated to recruiting and retaining professionals who share the College’s commitment to equity. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from members of protected groups including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities, as well as others who would bring additional perspectives to the university’s mission. Candidates with demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness through their research, teaching and/or service are also encouraged to apply. One of Queensborough Community College’s greatest strengths, and a necessary element of excellence, is the diversity of our community. We strive to attract and nurture a talented and diverse faculty and staff that proudly reflect the unique character of the local Queens community, the most diverse county in the United States.The College affirms its open admissions policy and its strong support of critical thinking, intellectual inquiry, global awareness, civic responsibility, and cultural and artistic appreciation. Visit https://www.qcc.cuny.edu to learn more.
The CUNY Office Assistant will report to the Enrollment Registrar Manager in the Office of the Registrar.
**The successful candidate will be expected to:**
+ Prepare late and retroactive withdrawal appeals for the Committee on Course and Standing meetings and update student records based on decisions; schedule and facilitate meetings, and handle email inbox
+ Process incomplete extension requests and input student incomplete approvals in CUNYfirst
+ Assist with processing enrollment verification requests and handling email inbox; make updates in the National Student Clearinghouse
+ Assist with transcript request processing for mail in and Parchment requests
+ Assist with updating bio-demographic data and student record changes in CUNYfirst
+ Provide customer service at the Registrar front desk
+ Use CUNYfirst appropriately to make updates to student records
+ Use PeopleSoft query to run reports related to the position
+ Be able to work evening and weekend hours
+ Maintain compliance with established record release procedures, including FERPA
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
**Proof of meeting requirements 1 – 4 is needed before the close of a Civil Service Examination filing period. You may be asked to provide proof of meeting these requirements at any time between your application and the close of the filing period.**
1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent
2. Two (2) years of experience performing general office work, which may be met by one of the following:
A) Two (2) years of satisfactory, full-time experience performing general office work; **or**
B) One (1) year of satisfactory, full-time experience performing general office work **and** 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university; **or**
C) An associate’s degree or 60 college credits from an accredited college or university.
3. Passage of a qualifying Work Experience Test.
4. **English Language Proficiency** . All candidates must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English Language. English proficiency will be evaluated at the time of interview.
CUNY considers full-time work to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience of at least 20 hours per week may be prorated by half and credited instead of, but not in addition to, full-time experience during the same period (e.g., two month’s related work experience at 20-34 hours per week equate to one month’s full-time related work experience.) Part-time experience of fewer than 20 hours per week will NOT be credited at all.
The high school diploma or its educational equivalent must be approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. The college or university must be accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
**OTHER QUALIFICATIONS**
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
+ Experience working in higher education setting
+ Accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to function well under pressure
+ Experience with CUNYfirst, Schedule Builder, DegreeWorks, and other related CUNY systems
+ Customer service experience
+ Experience working with diverse populations in fast paced environment
+ Excellent computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook)
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills
**COMPENSATION**
*New Hire: $36,700
Incumbent: $41,472
* This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment only.
**BENEFITS**
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
**HOW TO APPLY**
Only applications submitted through cuny.jobs will be considered for this position.
If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:
• Go to https://cuny.jobs/
• Search for Job Opening ID number 32309
• Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions
Applications including the following must be uploaded to the job application website as a single PDF document:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After you login to CUNYfirst, navigate to job openings by following the path from the Main Menu: Employee Self Service –>Careers
**CLOSING DATE**
June 22, 2026
Review of resumes to begin immediately.
**JOB SEARCH CATEGORY**
CUNY Job Posting: Support Staff
**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
<strong>Job ID: </strong>32309
<strong>Location: </strong>Queensborough CC
<strong>Job Type: </strong>Full-Time
**GENERAL DUTIES**
**Assignment Level 1, 2 and 3** - Under supervision, performs office or secretarial work in various units, following relevant departmental, College, and University procedures. Typical duties are outlined below:
Documentation and Information
- Types and prints materials such as letters, memoranda, forms, purchase orders and vouchers, using typewriter/word processor/personal computers and all peripheral equipment.
- Proofreads typed material for accuracy, correcting errors as necessary.
- Uses commercial office software packages in typing, data entry, filing, updating files, and preparing various reports.
- Collects information or data from various sources; files and retrieves books, documents and/or data as needed. Updates existing files.
- Creates filing systems.
- Maintains departmental records; keeps separate confidential records when instructed.
- Retrieves and formats computerized data.
- With proper training, may take dictation and transcribe notes (written or recorded).
- Prepares and proposes various forms, e.g., financial aid applications, personnel papers and other college forms.
Communications and Customer Service
- Provides information, as directed, to faculty, students, employees, and the general public.
- Responds to routine inquires regarding departmental affairs.
- Answers telephone calls; screens incoming calls and forwards/refers calls; assists in maintaining up-to-date mailing and telephone directories.
- Provides receptionist services; sets up appointments; keeps calendars; refers students, faculty, other CUNY employees and general public to proper areas or persons.
- Furnishes information on the department’s rules and regulations, when authorized.
- Assists with arrangements for special events (e.g., conferences, reservations of rooms, travel arrangements, catering services, informing the relevant departments/units, etc.)
- Interviews and supervises College Assistants, College Work Study Students, Student Aides, Summer Interns, Volunteers, etc.
- Assists in training new employees in various office duties/use of office machines.
- Communicates with other academic or administrative departments or outside agencies to expedite the processing of work.
Transaction Processing
- Prepares routine reports, including drafts, using information received from various sources.
- Receives and processes financial transactions following prescribed procedures (e.g., tuition payments, library fines).
- Processes purchase orders and supply orders; verifies deliveries.
- Verifies inventory and supplies reports on request.
- Completes Time & Leave calculations and keeps up-to-date records.
- Assists supervisors in specialized office functions, e.g., fingerprinting, I-9, reference and background checking, unemployment insurance.
- Calculates payroll figures; verifies amounts on financial forms; prepares deposit records; refunds authorizations, and similar documents; keeps related records.
- Makes routine petty cash purchases and disbursements, and maintains petty cash account; keeps necessary records.
- Receives mail for the unit/department/college and distributes it among the proper persons; may sort mail per instructions.
- Prepare the department/unit/college mailings within or outside CUNY, arranging special mail services when authorized.
- Duplicates, collates and distributes materials. Coordinates the work of others to produce and distribute materials; confers with printing department and mailroom personnel as needed.
- Assists in preparing and distributing materials such as recruitment documents.
- Assists in registration activities within the department or as assigned; when authorized, processes drop/add and over tally requests for course registration.
Other
- Performs routine upkeep of office machines, e.g., photocopier, typewriter, computer terminals, printers, fax machines.
- May serve on committees when authorized.
**Assignment Level 4** **-** Under supervision, performs moderately complex office or secretarial work in various units of CUNY. Perform tasks at assignment Level I, at a more complex or responsibility level or with significant expertise and masterly performance.
- May serve as secretary to an executive or to a small group of professional, managerial, or technical personnel.
- Organizes, supervises and coordinates the workload of a moderately complex office, including the supervision of full and part-time office support staff.
- Initiates administrative procedures on behalf of the department.
- Administers a specialized area, requiring unique training and/or experience within a large office.
- Interviews and recommends full and part-time office support staff, including College Assistants and CUNY Office Assistants in Level 1.
- Prepares and compiles complex reports, including simple research and analysis.
- With approval, makes improvements to department forms.
- Develops record-keeping systems.
- Trains office employees and others (as directed) in routine office duties, rules, procedures, etc. and related matters.
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
**Levels 1, 2 and 3 are contractual pay steps based on length of employment.** **Employees are not given additional responsibilities when moving from Level 1 to Level 2 or from Level 2 to Level 3.** **However, Assignment Level 4 is an assignment level based on duties performed and is discretionary.**
**CONTRACT TITLE**
CUNY Office Assistant
**FLSA**
Non-exempt
**CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION**
CUNY is an equal opportunity employer, is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and is dedicated to recruiting and retaining professionals who share the College’s commitment to equity. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from members of protected groups including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities, as well as others who would bring additional perspectives to the university’s mission. Candidates with demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness through their research, teaching and/or service are also encouraged to apply. One of Queensborough Community College’s greatest strengths, and a necessary element of excellence, is the diversity of our community. We strive to attract and nurture a talented and diverse faculty and staff that proudly reflect the unique character of the local Queens community, the most diverse county in the United States.The College affirms its open admissions policy and its strong support of critical thinking, intellectual inquiry, global awareness, civic responsibility, and cultural and artistic appreciation. Visit https://www.qcc.cuny.edu to learn more.
The CUNY Office Assistant will report to the Enrollment Registrar Manager in the Office of the Registrar.
**The successful candidate will be expected to:**
+ Prepare late and retroactive withdrawal appeals for the Committee on Course and Standing meetings and update student records based on decisions; schedule and facilitate meetings, and handle email inbox
+ Process incomplete extension requests and input student incomplete approvals in CUNYfirst
+ Assist with processing enrollment verification requests and handling email inbox; make updates in the National Student Clearinghouse
+ Assist with transcript request processing for mail in and Parchment requests
+ Assist with updating bio-demographic data and student record changes in CUNYfirst
+ Provide customer service at the Registrar front desk
+ Use CUNYfirst appropriately to make updates to student records
+ Use PeopleSoft query to run reports related to the position
+ Be able to work evening and weekend hours
+ Maintain compliance with established record release procedures, including FERPA
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
**Proof of meeting requirements 1 – 4 is needed before the close of a Civil Service Examination filing period. You may be asked to provide proof of meeting these requirements at any time between your application and the close of the filing period.**
1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent
2. Two (2) years of experience performing general office work, which may be met by one of the following:
A) Two (2) years of satisfactory, full-time experience performing general office work; **or**
B) One (1) year of satisfactory, full-time experience performing general office work **and** 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university; **or**
C) An associate’s degree or 60 college credits from an accredited college or university.
3. Passage of a qualifying Work Experience Test.
4. **English Language Proficiency** . All candidates must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English Language. English proficiency will be evaluated at the time of interview.
CUNY considers full-time work to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience of at least 20 hours per week may be prorated by half and credited instead of, but not in addition to, full-time experience during the same period (e.g., two month’s related work experience at 20-34 hours per week equate to one month’s full-time related work experience.) Part-time experience of fewer than 20 hours per week will NOT be credited at all.
The high school diploma or its educational equivalent must be approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. The college or university must be accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
**OTHER QUALIFICATIONS**
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
+ Experience working in higher education setting
+ Accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to function well under pressure
+ Experience with CUNYfirst, Schedule Builder, DegreeWorks, and other related CUNY systems
+ Customer service experience
+ Experience working with diverse populations in fast paced environment
+ Excellent computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook)
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills
**COMPENSATION**
*New Hire: $36,700
Incumbent: $41,472
* This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment only.
**BENEFITS**
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
**HOW TO APPLY**
Only applications submitted through cuny.jobs will be considered for this position.
If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:
• Go to https://cuny.jobs/
• Search for Job Opening ID number 32309
• Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions
Applications including the following must be uploaded to the job application website as a single PDF document:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After you login to CUNYfirst, navigate to job openings by following the path from the Main Menu: Employee Self Service –>Careers
**CLOSING DATE**
June 22, 2026
Review of resumes to begin immediately.
**JOB SEARCH CATEGORY**
CUNY Job Posting: Support Staff
**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
<strong>Job ID: </strong>32309
<strong>Location: </strong>Queensborough CC
<strong>Job Type: </strong>Full-Time
Custodial Supervisor - Provisional- QCC
Job ID: 31348
- Apply Now:
- Current CUNY Employees
- External Applicants
Custodial Supervisor - Provisional- QCC
**GENERAL DUTIES**
Under supervision, perform work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility supervising cleaning and maintenance of buildings, their furnishings and their immediate grounds.
There are no Assignment Levels within this classification. All personnel perform related work. This specification describes typical assignments; related duties may be assigned as needed.
On an assigned tour of duty, supervises a small- to medium-sized group of employees, principally cleaners, engaged in cleaning and maintaining college buildings and their furnishings. This involves such tasks as sweeping, dusting, scrubbing, polishing, washing, shampooing carpets, cleaning sidewalks and walkways of dirt, debris and snow, gathering and disposing of refuse in accordance with New York City recycling regulations, operating elevators, moving school furniture, and mowing and caring for lawns.
− Inspects work of subordinates to insure maximum efficiency, economy and quality of work.
− Prepares work schedules utilizing college systems for scheduling and/or timekeeping.
− Stores and issues supplies.
− Trains or arranges for training of new employees.
− Monitors and evaluates employee performance in keeping with CUNY guidelines.
− Maintains records and prepares required reports.
− Oversees the use and maintenance of cleaning equipment such as compactors, extractors, buffing machines, vacuum cleaners, etc.
− May perform minor maintenance work such as replacing light bulbs.
− Ensures all appropriate safety procedures are observed in the performance of tasks.
− Directs the use of high dusters and extensions in the performance of assigned tasks in compliance with all safety regulations.
**CONTRACT TITLE**
Custodial Supervisor
**FLSA**
Non-exempt
**CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION**
CUNY is an equal opportunity employer, is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and is dedicated to recruiting and retaining professionals who share the College’s commitment to equity. Queensborough Community College welcomes nominations of, and applications from members of protected groups including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities, as well as others who would bring additional perspectives to the university’s mission. Candidates with demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness through their research, teaching and/or service are also encouraged to apply. One of Queensborough Community College’s greatest strengths, and a necessary element of excellence, is the diversity of our community. We strive to attract and nurture a talented and diverse faculty and staff that proudly reflect the unique character of the local Queens community, the most diverse county in the United States.
Queensborough Community College is seeking to hire a Custodial Supervisor to manage and coordinate the work of its dedicated custodial team.
This position is “temporary due exam.” The selected candidate will be required to take and pass the civil service exam in order to continue in the position.
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds, and in addition to the General Duties, the Custodial Supervisor will:
Maintain exceptionally high cleaning standards in each building
Perform regularly scheduled building inspections to ensure scope of work is being performed to standard
Maintain inventory control of consumable and cleaning products
Supervise and train a team of approximately 35 full-time and part-time custodial assistants
Accept, store and issue supplies to cleaning team members
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including all OSHA, COVID-19 requirements, and other safety related regulations
Ensures storage areas and closets are maintained in orderly fashion
Ability to assume cleaning responsibility when necessary
Performs other duties as may be assigned
Order supplies and equipment.
Conduct staff evaluations and hold regular supervisor meetings.
Schedule OT for special events.
Create and manage work orders.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
Completion of an eighth grade education and three years of full-time experience in the cleaning and maintenance of a building.
- Additional education above the eighth grade may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to two years of the required work experience. However, all candidates must possess a minimum of one (1) year of full-time work experience as described above.
- For work experience requirements, CUNY considers full-time work to be 35 hours per week. Part-time experience of at least 20 hours per week may be prorated and credited instead of, but not in addition to, full-time experience during the same period. Part-time experience of less than 20 hours per week will not be credited at all.
- Demonstrated English language proficiency, including ability to speak, read, write, and understand English well enough to meet minimally acceptable performance standards set for job duties.
- By the completion of the probationary period, demonstrated competency in supervising employees.
**OTHER QUALIFICATIONS**
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
+ Demonstrated knowledge of operating stripping, scrubbing, and/or buffing machines
+ Supervisory experience
+ Experience receiving, storing, and issuing supplies to staff
+ Experience receiving, storing, issuing, and maintaining inventory of supplies
+ Experience conducting regular building inspections to ensure work is performed according to established standards
+ Experience maintaining organized storage areas and supply closets, and ordering cleaning supplies and equipment
**COMPENSATION**
New Hire $39,922*
Incumbent $44,682
*This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression for the first 24 months of employment.
**BENEFITS**
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
**HOW TO APPLY**
Only applications submitted through cuny.jobs will be considered for this position.
If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:
• Go to https://cuny.jobs/
• Search for Job Opening ID number **31348**
• Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions
Applications including the following must be uploaded to the job application website as a single PDF document:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After you login to CUNYfirst, navigate to job openings by following the path from the Main Menu: Employee Self Service –>Careers
**CLOSING DATE**
June 10, 2026
**JOB SEARCH CATEGORY**
CUNY Job Posting: Support Staff
**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
<strong>Job ID: </strong>31348
<strong>Location: </strong>Queensborough CC
<strong>Job Type: </strong>Full-Time
**GENERAL DUTIES**
Under supervision, perform work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility supervising cleaning and maintenance of buildings, their furnishings and their immediate grounds.
There are no Assignment Levels within this classification. All personnel perform related work. This specification describes typical assignments; related duties may be assigned as needed.
On an assigned tour of duty, supervises a small- to medium-sized group of employees, principally cleaners, engaged in cleaning and maintaining college buildings and their furnishings. This involves such tasks as sweeping, dusting, scrubbing, polishing, washing, shampooing carpets, cleaning sidewalks and walkways of dirt, debris and snow, gathering and disposing of refuse in accordance with New York City recycling regulations, operating elevators, moving school furniture, and mowing and caring for lawns.
− Inspects work of subordinates to insure maximum efficiency, economy and quality of work.
− Prepares work schedules utilizing college systems for scheduling and/or timekeeping.
− Stores and issues supplies.
− Trains or arranges for training of new employees.
− Monitors and evaluates employee performance in keeping with CUNY guidelines.
− Maintains records and prepares required reports.
− Oversees the use and maintenance of cleaning equipment such as compactors, extractors, buffing machines, vacuum cleaners, etc.
− May perform minor maintenance work such as replacing light bulbs.
− Ensures all appropriate safety procedures are observed in the performance of tasks.
− Directs the use of high dusters and extensions in the performance of assigned tasks in compliance with all safety regulations.
**CONTRACT TITLE**
Custodial Supervisor
**FLSA**
Non-exempt
**CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION**
CUNY is an equal opportunity employer, is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and is dedicated to recruiting and retaining professionals who share the College’s commitment to equity. Queensborough Community College welcomes nominations of, and applications from members of protected groups including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities, as well as others who would bring additional perspectives to the university’s mission. Candidates with demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness through their research, teaching and/or service are also encouraged to apply. One of Queensborough Community College’s greatest strengths, and a necessary element of excellence, is the diversity of our community. We strive to attract and nurture a talented and diverse faculty and staff that proudly reflect the unique character of the local Queens community, the most diverse county in the United States.
Queensborough Community College is seeking to hire a Custodial Supervisor to manage and coordinate the work of its dedicated custodial team.
This position is “temporary due exam.” The selected candidate will be required to take and pass the civil service exam in order to continue in the position.
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds, and in addition to the General Duties, the Custodial Supervisor will:
Maintain exceptionally high cleaning standards in each building
Perform regularly scheduled building inspections to ensure scope of work is being performed to standard
Maintain inventory control of consumable and cleaning products
Supervise and train a team of approximately 35 full-time and part-time custodial assistants
Accept, store and issue supplies to cleaning team members
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including all OSHA, COVID-19 requirements, and other safety related regulations
Ensures storage areas and closets are maintained in orderly fashion
Ability to assume cleaning responsibility when necessary
Performs other duties as may be assigned
Order supplies and equipment.
Conduct staff evaluations and hold regular supervisor meetings.
Schedule OT for special events.
Create and manage work orders.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
Completion of an eighth grade education and three years of full-time experience in the cleaning and maintenance of a building.
- Additional education above the eighth grade may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to two years of the required work experience. However, all candidates must possess a minimum of one (1) year of full-time work experience as described above.
- For work experience requirements, CUNY considers full-time work to be 35 hours per week. Part-time experience of at least 20 hours per week may be prorated and credited instead of, but not in addition to, full-time experience during the same period. Part-time experience of less than 20 hours per week will not be credited at all.
- Demonstrated English language proficiency, including ability to speak, read, write, and understand English well enough to meet minimally acceptable performance standards set for job duties.
- By the completion of the probationary period, demonstrated competency in supervising employees.
**OTHER QUALIFICATIONS**
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
+ Demonstrated knowledge of operating stripping, scrubbing, and/or buffing machines
+ Supervisory experience
+ Experience receiving, storing, and issuing supplies to staff
+ Experience receiving, storing, issuing, and maintaining inventory of supplies
+ Experience conducting regular building inspections to ensure work is performed according to established standards
+ Experience maintaining organized storage areas and supply closets, and ordering cleaning supplies and equipment
**COMPENSATION**
New Hire $39,922*
Incumbent $44,682
*This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression for the first 24 months of employment.
**BENEFITS**
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
**HOW TO APPLY**
Only applications submitted through cuny.jobs will be considered for this position.
If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:
• Go to https://cuny.jobs/
• Search for Job Opening ID number **31348**
• Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions
Applications including the following must be uploaded to the job application website as a single PDF document:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After you login to CUNYfirst, navigate to job openings by following the path from the Main Menu: Employee Self Service –>Careers
**CLOSING DATE**
June 10, 2026
**JOB SEARCH CATEGORY**
CUNY Job Posting: Support Staff
**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
<strong>Job ID: </strong>31348
<strong>Location: </strong>Queensborough CC
<strong>Job Type: </strong>Full-Time
