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Position Title Typist/Clerical I Position Category Full Time Staff Position Status 12 Month FLSA Non-Exempt Advertised Salary $21.99 Department Student Services Working Hours Monday - Friday 35 hours per week General Description
SUNY Niagara is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and customer-focused individual to join our team as a Typist. This is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in higher education while taking advantage of the New York State Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program.
Under the HELP Program, qualified candidates may be appointed without taking a Civil Service examination. After six months of successful employment, employees may transition to a permanent competitive civil service appointment without the need to take a civil service exam,
If you enjoy administrative work, have strong computer skills, and take pride in providing outstanding customer service, we encourage you to apply.
This position performs a variety of routine clerical and administrative support duties in accordance with established policies and procedures. This position utilizes office technology and software to prepare documents, maintain records, process information, and provide support to faculty, staff, students, and the public. This position will support both our EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) office and our new ASAP (Advancing Success in Associate Pathways) office.
While most assignments follow established procedures, the successful candidate will exercise sound judgment in organizing work, prioritizing assignments, and completing tasks accurately and efficiently.
SUNY Niagara provides phenomenal benefits to our employees. Please visit to view our benefits https://sunyniagara.edu/hr/benefits/ offerings. SUNY Niagara's exceptional work environment fosters growth and personal fulfillment. As an employee, you can expect:
Work-Life Balance: When employees can balance their work and personal lives, they are happier, more productive, and better positioned to support our students. At SUNY Niagara, generous paid time off, holiday, and leave policies make this possible. Our college closes for winter break from late December through early January and a week in mid-March for spring recess. In the summer, employees observe a four-day workweek, allowing them to enjoy all that Western New York offers.
Professional Growth: SUNY Niagara cares about employees' professional advancement and development. You will have access to ongoing training, programs, and workshops. We support career growth and encourage employees to pursue further education.
Welcoming Culture: SUNY Niagara values the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice as they create a sense of belonging for our students and employees. We foster a collaborative culture that respects and appreciates different perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds which contribute to the richness of our institution. We believe that our diverse, inclusive community enriches the experiences of students and employees alike.
Meaningful Work: At SUNY Niagara, your work will directly impact the lives of our students and the region we serve. Our college is for all who are passionate about teaching and focused on supporting students. Our small class sizes facilitate engagement. You will shape students' futures, prepare them for successful careers, and empower them to contribute to society. Your dedication and expertise will propel students to achieve their educational goals.
Become part of an institution that values employees, positively impacts students' lives, and invests in its community.
Typical Work Activities
Sorts, indexes and files correspondence, invoices, requisitions, charts, reports and other office records;
Types forms, correspondence, vouchers, records, reports and other materials using a computer keyboard and/or typewriter when necessary;
Answers telephone, re-directs phone calls, provides routine information and acts as a receptionist when necessary;
Retrieves material from files and maintains charge-out records;
Prepares simple reports and assists in the preparation of more complex reports;
Collects funds and accounts for monies received;
Makes entries from original sources to update and maintain records;
Maintains routine office records including employee time and attendance records;
Performs arithmetical computations;
Schedules meetings and appointments;
May assist in taking, maintaining and/or re-stocking office inventories;
Operates standard office equipment including but not limited to typewriter, computer, copy and fax machine, scanner, laminator, calculator, etc.
Utilizes modern office software including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and proprietary software.
Essential Functions
Good knowledge of business arithmetic and English; working knowledge of office terminology, procedures, and equipment; good clerical computer skills; ability to utilize modern office software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and proprietary software and modern computer equipment and related peripherals at an acceptable rate of speed and accuracy; ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions; ability to maintain accurate records; ability to write legibly; ability to get along well with others and interact effectively with the public; ability to maintain confidentiality; clerical aptitude; mental alertness; neatness of appearance; tact and courtesy; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Required Qualifications
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma.
Desirable Qualifications
License(s)/Certifications About SUNY Niagara
SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.
SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!
SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn, campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county's three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment.
The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) is located in the heart of one of the world's biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry café, at NFCI.
Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic, educational environment, responds to students' current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At SUNY Niagara we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
EEO Statement
SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S387P Open Date 07/14/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary
For full consideration applications must be submitted by August 2nd. If a viable candidate is not found during the initial review, applications submitted after August 2nd will be considered.
SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:
Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.
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