Margaret Jimenez
Hillside,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Administrative Coordinator with extensive experience at CUNY Start, Hostos Community College. Expert in student registration, data entry, database design, budget management, demonstrating strong organizational skills and professionalism. Bilingual in English and Spanish, adept at maintaining confidentiality while effectively liaising with diverse stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Coordinator
CUNY Start, Hostos Community College
06.2015 - Current
- Pre-screen potential students to determine eligibility for recruitment initiatives.
- Participate in Admissions onboarding events, providing program information and registering interested students.
- Supervised and trained office assistants while guiding payroll processes for faculty and staff.
- Designed and implemented a Microsoft Access database for efficient student data management.
- Prepare and distribute departmental reports utilizing Excel, Access, CUNYFirst, and APEX systems.
- Manage OTPS budgets and fiscal plans; processed invoices and tracked expenditures.
- Coordinate office communications, event planning, and staff assignments effectively.
- Liaise with departments such as IT, HR, Purchasing, Public Safety, and Facilities.
College Assistant
CLIP Program, Hostos Community College
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided administrative support to the Program Director for the CUNY Language Immersion Program.
- Supported daily operations through attendance tracking, meeting coordination, and payroll processing.
- Informed prospective students about program details via phone and in-person.
- Registered new students and managed student files.
- Led student orientation sessions and proctored ESL placement exams.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Science
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY05.2013
Skills
- Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish
- Basic translation and interpretation
- Front desk operations
- Phone etiquette
- Maintaining student and staff records
- Proficient in Microsoft 365: Word
- Proficient in Microsoft 365: Excel
- Proficient in Microsoft 365: Access
- Proficient in Microsoft 365: Outlook
- Proficient in Microsoft 365: Forms
- Experienced with CUNYfirst
- Experienced with APEX
- General office equipment (copiers, scanners, printers, fax)
- Highly organized
- Strong multitasking skills
- Strong time-management skills
- Able to work independently
- Minimal supervision
- Professionalism
- Discretion
- Maintaining confidentiality
Timeline
Administrative Coordinator
CUNY Start, Hostos Community College
06.2015 - Current
College Assistant
CLIP Program, Hostos Community College
10.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Science
John Jay College of Criminal Justice