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AgencySenate, NYS

TitleProgram Assistants

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade06

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $35000 to $40000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12247

Minimum Qualifications The Senate Programs team is seeking two multi-skilled individuals, proficient in Microsoft Office, to provide support to the various programs run by the Senate Services Department to benefit State Senators and students throughout New York State. These programs include, but are not limited to, Summer Reading, Graduation Certificates, Youth Leadership Recognition Awards, Lyme & Tick Awareness, and more.

Interested candidates must have a high school degree, or the equivalent, and must submit a cover letter with their resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include a cover letter will not be considered.

Duties Description Senate Program Assistants work with other departments to publicize these programs, secure Senators’ participation, perform outreach to schools, coordinate materials as needed for various programs, and report on program status to the Director of Senate Services.

Program Assistants work in a team environment and coordinate daily with other members of the Senate Services Department, local schools, and Senators’ staff to stay organized ensure programs are successfully managed.

Responsibilities include:

•Answering calls/emails from staff in a timely fashion
•Planning and executing program details as provided by the Director of Senate Services
•Utilizing appropriate computer systems to perform outreach and create organized lists for program details
•Maintaining close working relationships with other Senate Departments
•Working with Program Coordinators on the team to perform outreach, problem solve, brainstorm new ideas, and assist on larger Senate-wide programs
•Meeting attendance requirements as established by the office
•Performing other duties including: proofing documents for programs, setting-up spreadsheets with program details, and additional tasks as assigned by the Director of Senate Services

Additional Comments These are full-time positions, Monday through Friday, located in Albany, New York. The salary range is $35,000 to $40,000, commensurate with experience.

This recruitment will remain open until filled.

Benefits:
•Dental insurance
•Employee assistance program
•Flexible spending account
•Health insurance
•Life insurance
•Paid time off
•Parental leave
•Retirement plan
•Tuition reimbursement
•Vision insurance

The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer: we do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.

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

Name Hiring Coordinator

Telephone n/a

Fax n/a

Email Address jobs@nysenate.gov

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12247

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates must submit a cover letter with their resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include a cover letter will not be considered.