Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleExecutive Assistant (Administrative Assistant) Ref#8361

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $63266 to $78505 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address Swan Street Building, Core 4

Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12220

Job Specifics

Duties Description Within the Chief Information Office, the incumbent will coordinate administrative activities, provide support to Executive level staff, and will have frequent contact with representatives at all levels, including: The Governor’s Office; Division of the Budget; State Legislature; and other State and Federal agencies. The incumbent will have daily access to highly confidential information and files. Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Manage the general administrative and secretarial activities of the Executive Office;
• Coordinate, log and track all correspondence received, including opening, reviewing, sorting and distributing mail to Executive level staff;
• Prepare correspondence for the signature of Executive level staff; this may include formatting and writing correspondence and coordinating information with other ITS staff;
• Receive and screen telephone inquiries from internal ITS staff, other State government officials and the general public responding directly to inquiries or referring them to appropriate staff as necessary;
• Maintain proper supplies for the Executive Office;
• Perform other office support activities (e.g., scanning, photocopying) and related tasks as assigned by Executives;
• Prepare and/or edit reports, memos, letters, press releases and other documents using software related to word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentations;
• Coordinate and monitor on-going projects, programs and activities of interest and concern to Executives, and maintain contact with program management to ensure the availability of accurate, up-to-date information;
• Coordinate meetings, travel, conferences and organization-wide activities;

Minimum Qualifications Two years of executive secretarial or administrative support experience.
Preferred skills and experience:
• Highly organized and detail orientated;
• Excellent verbal and written skills;
• Highly professional in demeanor. Able to interface easily with people at all levels, including state executives;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 360 and SharePoint;
• Ability to multi-task;

Additional Comments Background check and fingerprinting are required.

Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, which includes:

• Choice of several low and competitive health insurance plans
• Dental & vision insurance at no additional cost
• Membership in the NYS Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually
• Up to Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training & development opportunities

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

Contact Information

Name Gina Patrizio

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street Swan St. Bldg, Core 4

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please submit a clear, concise resume and cover letter indicating that you are applying for Executive Assistant, Ref #175880. In your cover letter, please clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.