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NY HELP Yes Agency Education Department, State Title Administrative Assistant 1, Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 (NY HELPS), Box BAT-562/00012 Occupational Category No Preference Salary Grade 11 Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $47695 to $58447 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 7:30 AM To 3:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Genesee Street Address NYS School for the Blind City Batavia State NY Zip Code 14020 Duties Description The New York State Education Departmentu2019s School for the Blind (NYSSB) is seeking applicants to fill an Administrative Assistant 1 position. Under the direction of the Head of the Education Department, the incumbent will perform administrative activities in internal controls, personnel, and recruiting. Major responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:u2022 Maintain confidential student records; u2022 Maintain records in Student Management System (School Tool); u2022 Coordinate student transportation needs with school districts; u2022 Update all lists related to classroom placement, transportation, staff phone list, etc.;u2022 Type forms, letters, and reports, and revise and update them as needed; u2022 Provide coverage to other offices and for the switchboard; and u2022 All other tasks assigned by supervisor related to student educational programming. Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:u2022 Administrative Assistant Trainee 1: six months of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration.u2022 Administrative Assistant Trainee 2: one year of experience of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration.u2022 Administrative Assistant 1: two years of experience of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration. Substitution: Certification (e.g., IAAP Certified Administrative Professional) or associate degree in office administration, secretarial science, administrative assistance, paralegal, business technology, or office technology substitutes for two years of experience.PROMOTION: Current NYSED State employees must have ONE year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an Office Assistant 2 (keyboarding).COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Administrative Assistant 1, SG-11, or Secretary 1.Eligible List Appointment to Administrative Assistant 1: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.Section 70.1 Transfer to Administrative Assistant 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-09 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law AND completion of all mandatory and elective core coursework.Section 70.1 Transfer to Administrative Assistant Trainee 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-06 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law AND completion of all mandatory and elective core coursework.Section 70.1 Transfer to Administrative Assistant Trainee 2: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-08 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law AND completion of all mandatory and elective core coursework.For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent, competitive appointment or a permanent, non-competitive appointment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Promotions and transfers may change appointeesu2019 negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Fingerprinting through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division of Criminal Justice Services, a background check with the Office of Children and Family Services and clearance from the Justice Center Staff Exclusion List is required for employment. Fees associated with this process are at the applicantu2019s expense. Fees associated with fingerprinting do not apply if applicantu2019s fingerprints exist in the NYS TEACH System. The work schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm.This position may be filled as a traineeship. The starting salaries for this position are outlined below. For current New York State employees, salary is based on the candidateu2019s salary at the time of hire. Candidates appointed at the trainee level will be required to successfully complete the traineeship to advance to the full performance level title and salary.Current starting salaries:u2022 $40,391 (Trainee 1- NS equated to SG-8)u2022 $45,081 (Trainee 2- NS equated to SG-10)u2022 $47,695 (Full Performance level SG-11)This position leads to a maximum salary of $58,447 based on annual performance advances and traineeship advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.Administrative Assistant Traineeship Coursework Requirements: Trainees will be required to take eight courses, four mandatory and four electives, in the following administrative core competencies: Computer Skills and Technology; Interpersonal and Customer Relations; Professionalism and Self-Management; Verbal and Written Communication. Candidates appointed to Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 must complete one mandatory course in each of the core competencies within one year of appointment. The mandatory courses are Microsoft Word Basics, Customer Service, Organized Office Worker, and Successful Business Writing. Advancement from Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 to Administrative Assistant Trainee 2 is contingent upon completion of one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 and completion of the four mandatory courses. Candidates appointed to or advanced to Administrative Assistant Trainee 2 must complete one elective course in each of the core competencies prior to the completion of the Administrative Assistant Traineeship. Advancement from Administrative Assistant Trainee 2 to Administrative Assistant 1 is contingent upon completion of the requisite courses. Failure to complete the requisite courses prior to the completion of the Administrative Assistant Traineeship will result in removal from employment.APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by May 6, 2026 to (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (BAT-562/00012) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records. Interested in a job with New York State, but donu2019t know where to start? Visit these links for information on working for New York State: u2022 u2022 benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:Holiday & Paid Time Offu2022 Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.u2022 Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service. u2022 Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.u2022 Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C. u2022 Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.Health Care Benefitsu2022 Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.u2022 Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefitsu2022 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).u2022 NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.u2022 Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only). u2022 Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).u2022 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 Management Telephone (518) 474-5215 Fax (518) 486-5631 Email Address Address Street NYS Education Department 89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB City Albany State NY Zip Code 12234 Notes on Applying APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by May 6, 2026 to (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (BAT-562/00012) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.