Job Details

Administrative Assistant, Events Services

Position Number: 7154867
Location: Purchase, NY
Position Type: Conference and Events Administration

Administrative Assistant, Events Services

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Department: Reid Castle Events

Reports to: Events Services Manager

Effective Date: 5/1/26

# of Direct Reports: 0

# of People Supported: 1

Job Description:

Reid Castle Events at Manhattanville University is seeking a Part-time Administrative Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of Reid Castle Events and team. This role serves as the central point of communication, coordination, and administrative support for the department, ensuring that workflows run efficiently and that the events team can focus on delivering exceptional client and campus event experiences.

Reid Castle serves as a premier venue for weddings, conferences, corporate gatherings, and university events. The Administrative Assistant will support both operational and marketing activities that promote events and ensure successful execution.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Administrative and Operational Support

Maintain schedules, calendars, and administrative systems that support event operations.
Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and event-related logistics.
Maintain department meeting calendars, prepare meeting agendas, and record meeting minutes.
Manage and distribute information among staff, including emails, reports, and communications.
Maintain filing systems, mailing lists, and perform data entry and record management.
Process vendor invoices for payment and assist with vendor coordination.
Answer phone calls, respond to messages and emails, and greet clients and visitors.
Create and maintain streamlined administrative systems that support team efficiency and event business operations.
Additional duties as assigned.

Event and Marketing Support

Assist with marketing initiatives for events and conference services hosted at Reid Castle.
Maintain and update event listings on external event marketing platforms and websites.
Coordinate website updates and maintain web pages related to Reid Castle Events.
Create or update marketing materials using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or templates.
Prepare pre-flight design files for printing and coordinate print production.
Obtain print quotes from vendors and review printer proofs to facilitate approvals.
Maintain an event marketing project spreadsheet and manage marketing project tickets.
Maintain an event content calendar.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiar with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, SmartDraw, or similar tools preferred
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to tasks
Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information, including financial documents, with discretion

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Examples:

At least two years' related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Salary:

This is a non-exempt position with an hourly rate of $25.30.

Hours Expectation:

Part-time, 29 hours or less per week

Housing:

Housing is not provided.

Benefits:

Not provided

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates may be invited to interview before the application deadline. We encourage you to apply early, as the position may be filled prior to the closing date.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of their employment.

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at human.resources@mville.edu to ask for assistance.

Job Type: Part Time
Pay: $25.30 - $25.30

To apply, visit https://mville.exacthire.com/job/197865