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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/08/17

Applications Due09/30/17

Vacancy ID43697

NY HELPNo

AgencyState University of New York - Admin.

TitleSecretary

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $45000 to $60000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address State University Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12246

Minimum Qualifications Job Requirements:
•A minimum of one year experience as a secretary
•Ability to manage multiple complex schedules
•Ability to use independent judgement
•Proficiency with Microsoft Office and aptitude to learn new computer applications
•Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
•Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
•Ability to adhere to deadlines as required
•Detail oriented

Preferred Requirements:
•Two-year degree
•Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Sharepoint
•Knowledge of SUNY or New York State policies and procedures
•A minimum of two years’ work experience in an administrative setting

Duties Description The State University of New York System Administration located in Albany, New York is searching for a Secretary (MC 06) for the Office of the Chancellor. This position works closely with the Chancellor and the Chancellor's Special Assistant as well as Provost, Communications, and Government Relations offices and reports directly to the Chancellor's Special Assistant for day-to-day responsibilities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
•Provide executive level administrative support to the Chancellor and the Chancellor’s Special Assistant
•Coordinate and maintain the schedules of the Chancellor and Chancellor’s Special Assistant
•Manage all tasks related to the Chancellor’s extensive domestic and international travel
•Research and prepare materials and background information as needed for meetings and travel
•Prepare and/or edit routine communications, i.e. justifications for travel, food, special events and purchasing approvals
•Independently respond to inquiries and route them to the appropriate System Administration staff to ensure that open inquiries are assigned and addressed
•Arrange conferences, conference calls and schedule meetings as needed
•Responsible for managing the Office of the Chancellor’s administrative budget for supplies, printing, etc. as well as preparing purchase requisitions, etc.
•Provide assistance in gathering and compiling information and data for reports, presentations and budgets
•Serve as initial point of contact for the Office of the Chancellor as well as the liaison between key executives, staff and other employees
•Manage the filing system for the Office of the Chancellor including organization and maintenance
•Manage and maintain contact databases. This includes maintaining, updating, and distributing the presidential contact list and various system-wide listservs
•Create and maintain office databases
•Assist in the preparation and finalization of official Chancellor's office documents (i.e. letters, memos, invitations) both electronic and hard copy
•Serve as backup and assistant to the Chancellor's Special Assistant with scheduling requests and calendar maintenance
•Work effectively with other offices within SUNY System Administration as needed to achieve these and other tasks

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

Name Lauren McCabe

Telephone

Fax 518-320-1565

Email Address Lauren.McCabe@suny.edu

Address

Street State University Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12246

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates are invited to apply online at www.suny.edu/SUPEmployment or send a cover letter and resume to: SUNY System Administration, Office of Human Resources, Room N439, State University Plaza, Albany, NY 12246.

The application deadline is September 30, 2017.

State University of New York System Administration is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or retaliation.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

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