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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/23/25

Applications Due11/03/25

Vacancy ID201139

NY HELPYes

AgencyUniversity at Albany

TitleProgram Aide (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade13

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $53413 to $65061 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Academic Year 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday thru Friday (Summer 8:00am to 4:00pm) 1/2 hour lunch

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address University at Albany (Dean of Students Office)

1400 Washington Ave

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12222

Duties Description The Veteran and Military Student Service Program Aide serves as the secondary School Certifying Officer for
the institution. The incumbent supports the work of the Office of the Dean of Students overall, but primarily
Veteran and Military Student Services. As the Program Aide, the incumbent serves as a resource to the
University at Albany’s veterans and military-connected students. The incumbent assists in ensuring that the
institution complies with all policies, procedures, and reporting responsibilities outlined by the US Department
of Veterans Affairs (Veterans Affairs/the VA), supports the management of the Veteran’s lounge, and assists in
engaging the campus community regarding the needs of veteran and military-connected students.
Additionally, the Program Aide supports the operations of the Office of the Dean of Students by:
• Overseeing the student conduct records request process. This includes receipt, review, assessment,
and timely distribution of information in compliance with FERPA as well as institutional and office
policies and procedures.
Supporting the Office of the Dean of Students as a whole by contributing to the overall operations, goals, and success of the office.

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 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):

Three years of experience performing clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional work in an office environment.

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NON-NY HELPS):

Program Aide, SG-13:

Candidates must be current state employees and have a reachable score on the Program Aide list; or
Have a current permanent appointment with 1 year of service as a Program Aide, or in a title eligible for transfer to Program Aide; or
Have an appointment as a Program Aide here at UAlbany with less than 1 year of service (remainder of probationary period to be completed in new assignment); or
Be a former state employee eligible for reinstatement to the title of Program Aide

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.

Additional Comments Must APPLY ONLINE by using this link: https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=194139
Federal 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

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

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 ApplyingMust APPLY ONLINE by using this link: https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=194139

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