Find & Apply For Office / Administrative Assistant Jobs in Schenectady, New York

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply NY HELP No Agency Justice Center For The Protection Of People With Special Needs Title Administrative Assistant 1 Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide Salary Grade Hourly Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $23.87 to $23.87 Hourly Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Schenectady Street Address 401 State Street City Schenectady State NY Zip Code 12305 Duties Description Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review incoming responses in the eJustice portal on a daily basis.
• Review previous days' eJustice responses in the CBC system.
• Create, maintain, and enter information into spreadsheets and databases.
• Provide back up for answering unit phone and respond to questions or refer calls to appropriate staff.
• Provide back up for other staff members during absences.
• Review determination letters to check for applicant status on SEL
• Perform additional duties and/or participate in special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Two years 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. The selected candidate must pass a keyboarding test that demonstrates the ability to enter text at a rate of at least 30 words per minute with at least 96% accuracy by completion of probation.

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. Additional Comments Established in 2013 by the Protection with Special Needs Act; The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is charged with protecting over one million New Yorkers under the care or jurisdiction across six State Oversight Agencies.

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//www.justicecenter.ny.gov/ We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 College Savings Program Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, and length of State service.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING

Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the Justice Center's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

NOTE ON FINGERPRINTING

Please be advised that should you accept a job offer with this agency, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay for the cost of the fingerprinting fee. The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Our agency does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, prior arrest or conviction record, citizenship/immigration status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. The Justice Center is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion while continuing to build a diverse workforce. Our agency seeks candidates dedicated to working in and contributing to an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived experiences, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources via email at jc.sm.deeo@justicecenter.ny.gov Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources / CL Telephone Fax 518-549-0462 Email Address jc.sm.hrresumes@justicecenter.ny.gov Address Street 161 Delaware Ave City Delmar State NY Zip Code 12054 Notes on Applying Please submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume to jc.sm.hrresumes@justicecenter.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.