Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleProject Assistant, Box P12-2533/51554

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of Education Policy

Office of Accountability

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s Degree and two years of professional experience in an educational agency or facility regulated under federal or New York State education laws, rules, or regulations performing one or more of the following activities: calculating financial support, reviewing criteria, and authorizing payments, auditing/reviewing fiscal transactions, monitoring, and overseeing financial activity, or analyzing financial data;

OR

A Bachelor’s Degree, including 15 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or financial administration (or combination) and one year of experience as described above.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for a Project Assistant position in the Office of Accountability, within the Office of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)-Funded Programs. The Office of ESSA-Funded Programs is responsible for the implementation of eight different programs funded under the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) which generate approximately $1.4 billion in federal aid to New York State. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop application surveys to be used in the collection of fiscal documents from local agencies;
• Monitor the flow of fiscal documents from program offices and local agencies;
• Develop and deliver tracking on federal documentation requirements and procedures;
• Utilize Department software to enter and approve local educational agency budget documents;
• Review fiscal records for compliance with State and federal laws and regulations;
• Prepare reports on performance and activities for State and federal control agencies;
• Conduct comprehensive data analysis on local agencies use of funds and allocation trends;
• Review and approve categorical and competitive grant applications and budgets;
• Participate in desk reviews to determine local agencies fiscal compliance with federal requirements.
• Contribute to the development of various technical assistance resources including but not limited to guidance documents, webinars, and presentations;
• Participate in professional development activities related to the implementation of ESEA guidance; and
• Comply with office policies and procedures.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a temporary appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of work experience and/or degree will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period.

*This position leads to a maximum salary of $82,656 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by November 20, 2024 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (P12-2533/51554) of the position in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.

New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.

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• https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdf

Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:

Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Opportunities for telecommuting.
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address p12jobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM Room 528EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by November 20, 2024 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (P12-2533/51554) of the position in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.