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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/18/18

Applications Due05/04/18

Vacancy ID51589

NY HELPNo

AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of

TitleProject Assistant

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $55000 to $55000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

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 Rensselaer

Street Address Cappital View Office Park-Mentoring Program

52 Washington Street

City Rensselaer

StateNY

Zip Code12144

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Duties Description Under the direct supervision of the State Director of the NYS Mentoring Program, the Project Assistant will support the operations of the New York State Mentoring Program. The incumbent in this position will assist and support the Regional Coordinators to develop, implement and manage mentoring programs in New York State, as well as provide support to the Chairperson of the NYS Mentoring Program. Specific duties include but are not limited to: Responding to inquiries about the NYS Mentoring Program; Recruiting schools as possible mentor locations; Promoting and marketing the NYS Mentoring Program to community entities, including but limited to businesses, not-for -profit agencies, civic and faith-based organizations; recruiting and training student and adult mentors; Scheduling meetings and providing other administrative program support; Tracking and analyzing data on the schools implementing the NYS Mentoring Program; Assisting the Regional Coordinators with other tasks related to the needs and success of the NYS Mentoring Program; and Assisting with the development of performance reports for the NYS Mentoring Program, and other tasks related to the needs and success of the NYS Mentoring Program as required or requested.

Additional Comments Experience that demonstrates excellent organizational skills; proven ability to multi-task; understand and follow directions; and solve problems creatively; excellent oral and written communication skills; proficient in computer use, including use of the Internet and email, word processing programs, and spreadsheets and databases.

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

Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone 518-473-7936

Fax 518-474-0017

Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel, EOA #18-292 SCP

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter giving the Title, Location, and EOA Number of the position being applied for. Please provide your email address and your work, home and cell phone numbers. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.

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