Job Description
Join New York State's dynamic team as an Administrative Assistant with immediate placement opportunity. This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to serve New Yorkers directly. Perfect for candidates seeking rapid entry into public service with flexible scheduling and professional growth pathways.
Responsibilities
- Manage departmental correspondence and record-keeping systems
- Coordinate scheduling for executive staff and stakeholder meetings
- Process procurement requests and fiscal documentation
- Support public inquiries via phone, email, and in-person channels
- Prepare reports and presentations using Microsoft Office Suite
- Assist with onboarding and training coordination for new hires
- Maintain compliance with state record retention policies
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's preferred)
- Minimum 2 years administrative support experience
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Clear background check and fingerprinting clearance
- Valid NYS driver's license (if travel required)
- Ability to pass civil service examination for title
- Experience with government procurement systems (preferred)
- Excellent bilingual communication skills (Spanish/English a plus)