Administrative Assistant 1, Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 (NY HELPS), Box OHE-1268/66221

State of New York • Albany, NY

394d • $46,306 - $56,743 • Remote

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant 1, Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 (NY HELPS) position at the New York State Education Department involves providing administrative support within the Office of Education Policy. This role is part of the NY HELPS program, allowing for non-competitive appointments and the opportunity for candidates to transition to competitive status after a year. The position requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in office software, and the ability to provide excellent customer service. Telecommuting is permitted up to 30% of the time, and the role is full-time with a standard workweek from Monday to Friday.

Requirements

• Administrative Assistant Trainee 1: six months of experience in administrative support.
• Administrative Assistant Trainee 2: one year of experience in administrative support.
• Administrative Assistant 1: two years of experience in administrative support.
• Certification or associate degree in relevant fields can substitute for experience.
• Must pass a keyboarding test demonstrating at least 30 words per minute with 96% accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with public service or government administration.
• Familiarity with educational policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Office of Education Policy.
• Utilize office software for various tasks including email and word processing.
• Assist in customer service and business writing tasks.
• Maintain organized office operations and documentation.

Benefits

• Thirteen paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen days of paid sick leave annually.
• Affordable health insurance programs for employees and dependents.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system or optional retirement plans with salary match.
• Paid parental leave and paid family leave options.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree