Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleProject Assistant, (2 Positions), Box OHE-913/51555, OHE-913/51556

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $61270 to $77912 Annually

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 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of Education Policy

Office of School Governance, Policy, and Religious and Independent Schools

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree AND two years’ professional experience in data research and analysis, performing one or more of the following activities: calculating financial support, reviewing criteria, and authorizing payments, auditing/reviewing fiscal transactions, monitoring, and overseeing financial activity, or analyzing financial data.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Higher Education is seeking candidates for two (2) Project Assistant positions in the Office of Educational Management Services. Under the supervision of a Project Coordinator, the incumbents of these positions will provide front-line technical assistance and analysis to school districts in relation to funding received from the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP-ESSER) Act. Duties of these positions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist local school districts on education funding mechanisms to ensure timely, accurate and efficient funding activities;
• Assist with the calculation of financial support including aid formulas, grants distributions, and aid payment schedules to program offices and local agencies to ensure that the process of each agency area proceeds in a timely manner;
• Assist with the identification and monitoring of the status of high-risk spending and those areas that are not maximizing the use of federal monies;
• Collect statistical and financial data on school district activities and performance as related to ARP funding;
• Assist with tracking the flow of documents from the program offices and from local agencies, and the development and delivery of tracing on federal documentation requirements and procedures;
• Assist with review and analysis activities with ARP-ESSER funded school district capital project plans;
• Assist with review and analysis activities with other State and federal agencies;
• Assist with the review of records for compliance with State and federal laws and regulations;
• Prepare reports on performance and activities for State and federal control agencies;
• Connect program office staff with training on statute, regulations, policy and procedure, and the use of State and federal computer systems and software;
• Assist with district business process reengineering and design; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: These will be a temporary appointments. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree will be required at the time of interview for all candidates.

These positions lead to a maximum salary of $77,912 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Recruitment will continue until this position is filled. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to ohejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OHE-913/51555 & 51556) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

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

Contact Information

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address ohejobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM Room 528EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Recruitment will continue until this position is filled. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to ohejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OHE-913/51555 & 51556) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.