Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 01/16/26
Applications Due: 01/25/26
Vacancy ID: 207600
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyHigher Education Services Corporation
TitleOffice Assistant 1
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $21 to $21 Hourly
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 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address 99 Washington Ave
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12110
Job Specifics
Duties Description DUTIES DESCRIPTION:
Provide?general?support?to Office Services and?MicroRecords?staff units?as?needed.?Perform various clerical or office?operations?tasks such as?reviewing,?filing,?scanning?and sending?documents and verifying accuracy of data from scanned documents.??
Load,?unload?or?assist?others in unpacking materials and/or unloading supplies, equipment, and/or furniture, requiring?lifting up?to 50 pounds.?
Assist?in?moving,?assembly?and disassembly?of office furniture (e.g.?cubicles,?workstations,?tables, chairs, cabinets, etc.)?
Catalog and route?excess supplies and equipment?to State Surplus per?Office of General Services?guidelines.?
Respond to help desk requests for various supplies and or other needs throughout the agency.?
Distribute general office supplies when?requested.?
Maintain files, correspondence, documents, records, and materials?pursuant to?guidelines?and regulations.?
Contact various internal and external parties to obtain?or clarify?information?as directed.?
?Assist?in gathering or compiling data for reports, tables, or other products.?
Take periodic physical inventory and?maintain?perpetual inventory records.?
?Assist?as needed in the daily assignments of?MicroRecords.?
?Assist?as needed in the daily work of the mailroom.?
?Perform other duties as assigned.?
Minimum Qualifications PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Proficiency?in verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and in teams to carry out tasks to completion
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to?lift up?to 50?lbs?on occasion.?
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Webex.
Additional Comments NYS is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually, plus two (2) floating holidays.
Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually.
Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for CSEA or PEF; up to eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C.
Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.
Health Care Benefits
Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits
New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
NYS Deferred Compensation
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
And many more.
PSLF: The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program allows public service employees to have the remaining balance on direct loans forgiven after 120 qualifying payments are made under an accepted repayment plan while working full-time for an eligible employer. New York State is an eligible employer. More information is available at https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-loan-forgiveness.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Higher Education Services Corporation
Telephone 5184747556
Fax
Email Address resumes@hesc.ny.gov
Address
Street 99 Washington Ave
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12110
Notes on ApplyingMETHOD OF APPLICATION: Apply by submitting an updated resume and cover letter to Human Resources via e-mail at resumes@hesc.ny.gov by the filing deadline listed in this posting. Please include “3969- Office Assistant 1” in subject line.
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