Review Vacancy
AgencyState University of New York - Admin.
TitleAdministrative Staff Assistant
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $50000 to $60000 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 5 years’ experience providing executive level support.
Experience/Skills:
The successful candidate should have at least 5 years of experience providing executive level and possess the following skills:
•Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access), and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
•Strong proofreading and research skills.
•Ability to work independently under general direction, self-motivated, attentive to detail, and able to handle several projects simultaneously.
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills with professional telephone etiquette and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with internal and external constituents.
•Familiarity with New York state travel guidelines preferred.
Duties Description The State University of New York (SUNY), the nation’s largest and most comprehensive system of public higher education, invites nominations and applications for the position of Administrative Assistant to the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost. This position will report to the Director of Provost’s Office Operations, and will be located in Albany, New York.
The State University of New York is the largest comprehensive system of higher education in the United States, with 64 college and university campuses located within 30 miles of every home, school and business in the state. In 2014-15, SUNY served nearly 1.3 million students, including nearly 600,000 in credit bearing courses and programs and nearly 700,000 through continuing education and community outreach programs. SUNY students and faculty across the state make significant contributions to research and discovery, resulting in nearly $1 billion of externally-sponsored activity each year. There are 3 million SUNY alumni worldwide and one in three New Yorkers with a college degree are SUNY alumni. To learn more about how SUNY creates opportunity, visit www.suny.edu The State University of New York is educating nearly 460,000 students in more than 7,500 degree and certificate programs on 64 diverse college and university campuses, and online through Open SUNY. SUNY students and faculty across the state make significant contributions to research and discovery.
General Responsibilities: The Administrative Assistant provides professional-level administrative support to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor of the State University of New York System and also helps to support the Provost Office staff. The assistant will prepare briefing materials for all meetings, a responsibility that will require extensive interaction with staff and a working knowledge of office and System priorities. The Administrative Staff Assistant will be responsible for assisting in maintaining the Provost’s calendar, including some scheduling and organizing of meetings; establishing or refining office procedures including enhancements to the office’s electronic filing system. The ideal candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; be able to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external constituents; possess strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Access) Adobe Acrobat Professional; be highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects while working against tight deadlines; have great attention to detail and excellent organizational skills; and be able to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Zulaika.Rodriguez@suny.edu
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Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates are invited to apply online at www.suny.edu/SUPEmployment. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until the position is filled.
State University of New York System Administration is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or retaliation.