Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleSupport Services Assistant, Box OSEA-68/95763
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $17 to $17 Hourly
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) is seeking candidates for a Support Services Assistant position in the Manhattan District Office. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for assisting a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with the following:
• Data entry in various computer programs;
• Filing including sorting, locating, and returning files;
• Physically manipulate file folders;
• Learning new computer data systems, as needed;
• Escorting visitors;
• Delivering files and worksheets;
• Answering phone calls, taking messages and connecting or forwarding callers; and
• Performing other routine clerical duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have either a High School Diploma or a High School Equivalency diploma.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Special consideration will be given to candidates who have experience working in a clerical office setting.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a temporary hourly appointment. This appointment is contingent upon the continued employment of the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to whom assistance is being provided. Regular statewide travel may be required.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by November 7, 2025 to oseajobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (OSEA-68/95763) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
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Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Mangement
Email Address oseajobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by November 7, 2025 to oseajobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (OSEA-68/95763) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.