Coordinator, Advising & Special Projects - PT 20 hours per week
Posted On: June 17, 2026
Hours: Part Time
Description:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative Support for the Office of Academic Advising
• Provide reception support in 212 F during selected high-traffic hours; answer
basic questions and direct students to appropriate resources; greet guests to
office, manage messages, and make copies.
• Assist with processing add/drop requests.
• Assist with pre-registration and general registration support.
• Answer student questions related to policies, independent studies, extra credit
processes, and eligibility.
• Compose and send standard academic correspondence, notices, and letters in
response to faculty and staff reports.
• Provide additional Academic Standards Committee support as needed.
• Provide administrative support for off-campus and exchange programs.
• Other academic advising administrative tasks, as assigned.
Administrative Support for Special Projects
• Support the planning and implementation of exhibitions, archival research
projects, and public events, in coordination with Associate Dean, internal
departments, and external institutions.
• Provide administrative support for other special project and administrative tasks,
as assigned.
SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with students, faculty and staff
• Highly organized
• Excellent computer and writing skills
• Flexible and diplomatic team player
• 2-3 years of administrative experience in an arts or educational environment
• Mac literate, proficiency in Microsoft Office required, knowledge of Photoshop is
a plus
EDUCATION
• College degree preferred
Pay rate: $26.01 per hour
This is a unionized position.
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Email materials to: hr@cooper.edu
