The City University of New York
Senior Confidential Executive Assistant - Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor f
The City University of New York, New York, New York, us, 10261
Senior Confidential Executive Assistant - Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and General Counsel (Salary Updated)
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Position Details The Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and General Counsel (“OGC”) at The City University of New York (the “University” or “CUNY”) seeks an experienced and highly organized Senior Confidential Executive Assistant to support the Senior Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and General Counsel and the Associate Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and Deputy General Counsel. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and General Counsel, this pivotal role requires an initiative‑taking individual who possesses a strong background in legal administration, support of a senior executive, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. The ideal candidate will bring at least eight to ten years of legal administration experience, manage a variety of administrative functions, and contribute to the efficient operation of OGC.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high‑level administrative support to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and General Counsel, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs, and Deputy General Counsel, facilitating communication between the Senior Vice Chancellor and the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor and Cabinet, and the University’s 26 constituent schools and colleges.
Schedule and coordinate meetings, conferences, and events for the Senior Vice Chancellor and Associate Vice Chancellor, including preparation of agendas and meeting materials; maintain an ongoing calendar of reports, deadlines, and key dates.
Attend meetings as needed, take minutes, and distribute summaries to relevant parties.
Draft, review, and edit correspondence, reports, and other legal documents, including preparation and distribution of internal and external correspondence.
Coordinate executive communications requiring a high degree of sensitivity; respond to requests from the Board of Trustees, Chancellor, Chancellor’s Cabinet, and the University’s constituent schools and colleges, including public inquiries external to CUNY.
Manage sensitive, confidential and privileged information with the utmost discretion.
Monitor project timelines and deliverables to ensure completion in accordance with established deadlines.
Collaborate with other administrative staff within OGC and across the University to support the overall mission and objectives of OGC and the University.
Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Notes
Until further notice, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
This position is excluded from union representation in the collective bargaining unit.
Qualifications Minimum:
Bachelor’s degree and eight years of related experience.
Preferred:
At least 8‑10 years of executive‑level administrative experience, preferably supporting legal counsel, a senior university official, or within a legal, compliance, or non‑profit environment.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, effectively working on numerous projects simultaneously.
Strong work ethic, character, and personal integrity with ability to work with utmost professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, and diplomacy.
Excellent judgment, accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Strong communication, organizational, and follow‑through skills to prioritize work, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a time‑sensitive office.
Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) and remote/virtual meeting and collaboration tools; willingness to learn new platforms and adapt to technical changes.
Exceptional external and interpersonal communication, public presentation, and writing skills.
Proactive and flexible with ability to take initiative, exercise discretion and tact, use sound judgment to give advice, make decisions, and draw valid conclusions.
Diligence, strong organizational skills, and ability to establish plans, manage a large and varied workload of assignments with conflicting priorities, follow up and complete work by prescribed deadlines.
Ability to produce results as an individual contributor and as a team member by working effectively, collaboratively, and cooperatively with diverse stakeholders and University stakeholders of various levels.
Commitment to public service, service excellence, inclusion, equity and professional integrity to manage sensitive work, exercise sound judgment; ability to thrive in a demanding, multi‑faced, and time‑sensitive office.
Compensation and Benefits The salary range is
$109,898 - $131,440 , commensurate with credentials, education, and experience. CUNY is implementing salary schedule increases: eligible employees will receive a 3.5% adjustment effective 9/1/26.
Benefits include health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study, generous paid time off, and access to extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs across CUNY campuses.
How to Apply Submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY’s web‑based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials meet the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.
Direct link to job opening: https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=30755&PostingSeq=1
Closing Date November 21, 2025.
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.
Job ID: 30755
Location: Central Office
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Position Details The Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and General Counsel (“OGC”) at The City University of New York (the “University” or “CUNY”) seeks an experienced and highly organized Senior Confidential Executive Assistant to support the Senior Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and General Counsel and the Associate Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and Deputy General Counsel. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and General Counsel, this pivotal role requires an initiative‑taking individual who possesses a strong background in legal administration, support of a senior executive, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. The ideal candidate will bring at least eight to ten years of legal administration experience, manage a variety of administrative functions, and contribute to the efficient operation of OGC.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high‑level administrative support to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and General Counsel, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs, and Deputy General Counsel, facilitating communication between the Senior Vice Chancellor and the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor and Cabinet, and the University’s 26 constituent schools and colleges.
Schedule and coordinate meetings, conferences, and events for the Senior Vice Chancellor and Associate Vice Chancellor, including preparation of agendas and meeting materials; maintain an ongoing calendar of reports, deadlines, and key dates.
Attend meetings as needed, take minutes, and distribute summaries to relevant parties.
Draft, review, and edit correspondence, reports, and other legal documents, including preparation and distribution of internal and external correspondence.
Coordinate executive communications requiring a high degree of sensitivity; respond to requests from the Board of Trustees, Chancellor, Chancellor’s Cabinet, and the University’s constituent schools and colleges, including public inquiries external to CUNY.
Manage sensitive, confidential and privileged information with the utmost discretion.
Monitor project timelines and deliverables to ensure completion in accordance with established deadlines.
Collaborate with other administrative staff within OGC and across the University to support the overall mission and objectives of OGC and the University.
Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Notes
Until further notice, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
This position is excluded from union representation in the collective bargaining unit.
Qualifications Minimum:
Bachelor’s degree and eight years of related experience.
Preferred:
At least 8‑10 years of executive‑level administrative experience, preferably supporting legal counsel, a senior university official, or within a legal, compliance, or non‑profit environment.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, effectively working on numerous projects simultaneously.
Strong work ethic, character, and personal integrity with ability to work with utmost professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, and diplomacy.
Excellent judgment, accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Strong communication, organizational, and follow‑through skills to prioritize work, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a time‑sensitive office.
Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) and remote/virtual meeting and collaboration tools; willingness to learn new platforms and adapt to technical changes.
Exceptional external and interpersonal communication, public presentation, and writing skills.
Proactive and flexible with ability to take initiative, exercise discretion and tact, use sound judgment to give advice, make decisions, and draw valid conclusions.
Diligence, strong organizational skills, and ability to establish plans, manage a large and varied workload of assignments with conflicting priorities, follow up and complete work by prescribed deadlines.
Ability to produce results as an individual contributor and as a team member by working effectively, collaboratively, and cooperatively with diverse stakeholders and University stakeholders of various levels.
Commitment to public service, service excellence, inclusion, equity and professional integrity to manage sensitive work, exercise sound judgment; ability to thrive in a demanding, multi‑faced, and time‑sensitive office.
Compensation and Benefits The salary range is
$109,898 - $131,440 , commensurate with credentials, education, and experience. CUNY is implementing salary schedule increases: eligible employees will receive a 3.5% adjustment effective 9/1/26.
Benefits include health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study, generous paid time off, and access to extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs across CUNY campuses.
How to Apply Submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY’s web‑based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials meet the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.
Direct link to job opening: https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=30755&PostingSeq=1
Closing Date November 21, 2025.
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.
Job ID: 30755
Location: Central Office
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