Undergraduate Office Assistant

The Department of Accounting at NYU’s Stern School of Business has 5-6 office assistant positions open for non-Stern undergraduate students through the Work-Study Program. We are seeking professional, responsible, and detail-oriented undergraduate students to join our team. This role plays a key part in supporting the department’s faculty, staff, students, and day-to-day operations.

If you are interested in the position, please contact Gina Wierzbicki at gw2326@stern.nyu.edu

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the first point of contact at the department’s front desk by greeting all visitors, checking in guests, directing them to offices, and maintaining a quiet and professional reception area
  • Monitor and restock supplies in the kitchen, copy rooms, and supply closet, and retrieve items as needed for faculty and staff
  • Sort and distribute incoming mail and packages
  • Make copies or scans upon request
  • Clean surfaces and assist with general office organization
  • Assist with setting up department events and meetings
  • Answer the department phone, respond to general inquiries, and direct calls as needed
  • Utilize university directories to locate contact information


Will Learn To:

  • Communicate professionally with faculty, staff, and visitors
  • Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
  • Support department events and logistics
  • Navigate university systems and troubleshoot office equipment

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Current NYU undergraduate student with Federal Work-Study
  • Non-Stern student
  • Able to commit to working 15-20 hours per week for the fall and spring semesters 

 

General Qualifications:

  • Experience working in an office or customer service setting is a plus
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Detail-oriented and proactive
  • Reliable and punctual

 

Schedule:

This is an on-campus, in-person position requiring a commitment of 10-15 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters during hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Hours during the summer and winter semesters are also available for students who are local during those times.

 

Evaluation:

  • There will be a mid-semester and end-of-semester evaluation and weekly check-ins with the position supervisor.

 

Pay Rate:

This role is intended for undergraduate student employees and follows the standard hourly undergraduate pay rate established by the university for student office assistants, as listed:

  • 2026: $17.00/hr

NYC Pay Transparency Act: In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly base salary range for student employment positions is $16.50-$18 (or applicable rate/range).

 

Position Supervisor:

Gina Wierzbicki, Administrative Coordinator - Department of Accounting

Email: gw2326@stern.nyu.edu

 

Federal Work Study is required for this role. If you are eligible to receive Federal Work Study funds, your eligibility status should be disclosed to the hiring manager to ensure proper appointment processing if hired.