Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 08/18/25
Applications Due: 08/28/25
Vacancy ID: 195665
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyUniversity at Albany
TitleOffice Assistant 1 (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary Grade06
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $36232 to $44828 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Work Schedule options include (to be discussed at interview):<br />Academic Year 8:30am-5:00pm (Summers 8:00am-4:00pm) 1 hour lunch AY; ½ hour lunch Summer<br />Academic Year 8:30am-4:30pm (Summers 8:00am-4:00pm) ½ hour lunch AY; ½ hour lunch Summer<br />Academic Year 9:00am-5:00pm (Summers 8:00am-4:00pm) ½ hour lunch AY; ½ hour lunch Summer<br />Academic Year 8:00am-4:00pm (Summers 8:00am-4:00pm) ½ hour lunch AY; ½ hour lunch Summer
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County New York
Street Address University at Albany (Student Activities)
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12222
Job Specifics
Duties Description Office Assistants perform office support and clerical work to meet the requirements of agency programs. Such work may consist of but is not limited to: data entry; math or calculations; mail, supply, and inventory-related tasks; keyboarding and other document preparation tasks; answering telephones; completing forms; assisting customers; creating or assisting in the preparation of reports, charts, graphs, and tables; and other related activities. This work is accomplished in accordance with applicable procedures, rules, regulations, and laws.
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):
There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title.
COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NON-NY HELPS):
Candidates must have a reachable score on the University at Albany Office Assistant 1 Exam List OR
Be a current NYS employee and have a current permanent appointment with 1 year of service as an Office Assistant 1, or in a title eligible to transfer to Office Assistant 1 OR
Be a former NYS employee eligible for reinstatement to the title of Office Assistant 1
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 To Apply, go to the following link and APPLY ONLINE: https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=191836
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.
How to Apply
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 ApplyingTo Apply, go to the following link and APPLY ONLINE: https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=191836
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