Office Assistant 1 (Temporary) Multiple Positions

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Date Posted 08/19/26

Applications Due10/01/26

Vacancy ID222109

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AgencySUNY System Administration

TitleOffice Assistant 1 (Temporary) Multiple Positions

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade06

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $17.35 to $17.35 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 353 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12246

Duties Description The State University of New York is the largest comprehensive system of higher education in the United States, and more than 95 percent of all New Yorkers live within 30 miles of any one of SUNYs 64 colleges and universities. Across the system, SUNY has four academic health centers, five hospitals, four medical schools, two dental schools, a law school, the states only college of optometry, and manages one US Department of Energy National Laboratory. In total, SUNY serves about 1.3 million students in credit-bearing courses and programs, continuing education, and community outreach programs. SUNY oversees nearly a quarter of academic research in New York. Research expenditures system-wide are nearly $1.1 billion in fiscal year 2021, including significant contributions from students and faculty. There are more than three million SUNY alumni worldwide, and one in three New Yorkers with a college degree is a SUNY alum.

The State University of New York System Administration, located in Albany, New York, is seeking to hire temporary employees for the position of Office Assistant 1 to help process undergraduate applications for admission.

The duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for entering and verifying undergraduate student data submitted via electronic on-line and paper applications.
• Processing revisions received for applicant data.
• Keying payments to student records and releasing applications held for payment.
• Processing cash, check, and credit card payments.
• Evaluation of waiver forms to ensure completeness and releasing applications held for payment.
• Open, sort, and distribute mail.
• Perform various clerical/data processing tasks including document scanning and uploading, photocopying and filing.
• Process supplemental application materials, including EOP financial backing documentation; conducts searches on computer systems, distribute/upload materials to appropriate campuses while keeping accurate records.
• Communicate with applicants and schools via phone and/or email.

Minimum Qualifications Requirements:

• There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this position.
• All interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Comments Additional Information:

• Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional evening and additional overtime hours may be required.
• CSEA Salary Grade 06.
• These positions are anticipated to be for a period of three to six months and are benefits eligible.
• Rate of Pay: $17.35 per hour

Note: Non-Competitive: Candidates should be aware that a preferred list, transfer list, placement roster and/or reemployment roster of laid off State employees may be certified against this vacancy by the Department of Civil Service.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

SUNY System Administration Benefits:

SUNY System Administration provides an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family through the many life changes you may experience while you work for SUNY. Our nationally recognized benefits include:

• Retirement: The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.
• Health Insurance: Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.
• Time Off: Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.
• Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules, are available depending on position.

Explore our full benefits offerings here: www.suny.edu/benefits

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

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax

Email Address hr@syssadmin.suny.edu

Address

Street 353 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12246

Notes on ApplyingPlease apply at the following link: http://sunysystem.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=203886

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