Student Assistant Position Available In Albany, New York

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the

NY HELPS

Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Higher Education Services Corporation The job title for the vacancy. Title Student Assistant The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade NS The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit APSU-Agency Police Services Unit (PBAofNYS) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $23 to $23 Hourly Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 8 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 5 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 99 Washington Ave The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 12255 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Duties include but are not limited to: 1.Provide legal advice to HESC’s Executive Staff, managers, and administrators on issues that impact HESC’s mission and student financial aid programs 2.Work with agency staff to prepare legal documents such as contracts, MOUs, and agreements with third parties 3.Monitor, track, evaluate, and provide advice on legislative and regulatory matters 4.Draft bills and regulations 5.Research and respond to inquiries from legislative staff regarding constituents 6.Assist the Secretary to the HESC Board of Directors in preparing for Board meetings, preparing minutes of meetings, making presentations to the Board, etc. 7.Provide support to the agency Records Access Officer in tracking, processing, and responding to FOIL requests on behalf of the agency; and 8.Provide support to the agency Ethics Officer, as necessary. 9.Perform other duties as assigned The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a law school, pursuing a JD or LLM
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks, in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

An interest in public sector and education law Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments •

NOTE:

Qualifying candidates must be available to work part-time through the end of the current semester and full-time, 37.5 hours per week once the current semester ends. It is anticipated that candidates will begin full-time employment mid to late May.

BENEFITS FOR WORKING FOR NYS

Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Initially positions will work full-time in the office and a hybrid telecommuting schedule of up to 50% remote work can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview . Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name NYS Higher Education Services Corporation The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 5184747556 The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 518-473-6685 Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address resumes@hesc.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 99 Washington Ave The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12255 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Apply by submitting an updated resume and cover letter to Human Resources via e-mail at resumes@hesc.ny.gov by the filing deadline listed in this posting. Please list Vacancy # 3928