AddressAgency University at Albany
Title Administrative Assistant 1; Trainee 1 & 2 (NY HELPS)
Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary Grade 11
Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $44957 to $55093 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County New York
Street Address University at Albany (Dean's Office College of Nanotechnology, Science and Engineering)
1400 Washington Ave
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12203
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NY HELPS):Administrative AssistantTrainee 1 (Non-Statutory Equated Salary Grade 8) 2 YEAR Traineeship / coursework requirements:Six months of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration. The selected candidate must pass a keyboarding test that demonstrates the ability to enter text at a rate of at least 30 words per minute with at least 96% accuracy by completion of probation.Administrative Assistant Trainee 2 (Equated Grade 10) 1 YEAR Traineeship / coursework requirements:One year of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration. The selected candidate must pass a keyboarding test that demonstrates the ability to enter text at a rate of at least 30 words per minute with at least 96% accuracy by completion of probation.Administrative Assistant 1, (Salary Grade 11) NO Traineeship / no coursework requirements:Two years of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration. The selected candidate must pass a keyboarding test that demonstrates the ability to enter text at a rate of at least 30 words per minute with at least 96% accuracy by completion of probation.Substitution:Certification (e.g., IAAP Certified Administrative Professional) or associate's degree* in office administration, secretarial science, administrative assistance, paralegal, business technology, or office technology substitutes for two years of experience.*Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NON-NY HELPS):Administrative Assistant 1, SG-11:Successful completion of 52 weeks of service as an Administrative Assistant Trainee 2 and completion of the four core administrative support courses AND completion of the four elective administrative support courses, as designated by the agency ORReachable on an appropriate eligible list and / or eligible to transfer and successful completion of the four core administrative support courses AND completion of four elective administrative support courses, as designated by the agency. Proof of passing a keyboarding test will be required for those who have not previously served in a keyboarding title or have not yet taken a keyboarding test. ORHave a current permanent appointment with 1 year of service as an Administrative Assistant 1 ORBe a former state employee eligible for reinstatement consideration (previous permanent service in the Secretary 1 title eligible for reinstatement to the title of Administrative Assistant 1; previous permanent service in other qualifying titles requires completion of core and / or elective administrative competency coursework prior to appointment above Trainee level 1). Proof of passing a keyboarding test will be required for those who have not previously served in a keyboarding title or have not yet taken a keyboarding test.Administrative Assistant Trainee Level 1, Equated Salary Grade 8: 2 Year Traineeship leading to SG-11Reachable on an appropriate eligible list and / or be a current state employee eligible to transfer to the grade 8 traineeship AND, if transferring from a non-keyboarding title, proof of passing a keyboarding test.Administrative Assistant Trainee Level 2, Equated Salary Grade 10: 1 Year Traineeship leading to SG-11Successful completion of 52 weeks of service as an Administrative AssistantTrainee 1 AND completion of the four core administrative support courses; OR Reachable on an appropriate eligible list or eligible to transfer AND completion of the four core administrative support courses and, if transferring from a non-keyboarding title, proof of passing a keyboarding test. May be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment.Any resumes received that do not meet the above requirements as described will be deemed unqualified.
Duties Description Prepare personnel paperwork for student appointments, summer appointments and release time appointmentsProcure supplies, equipment, and technologyProcess travel, hiring, reimbursement, and purchasing requests on all account types Coordinate travel and reimbursement for research faculty, staff, and studentsAssist the Finance Team with resolution on expenditure, disbursement, and payroll issues.
Additional Comments To apply for this position, go to the following link: https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=173018Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report (“Clery Report”): http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml
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Name Office of Human Resources
Telephone 518-437-4700
Fax 518-437-4731
Email Address classifiedjobs@albany.edu
Address
Street University at Albany
1400 Washington Avenue, UAB 300
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12222
Notes on Applying To apply for this position, go to the following link: https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=173018
