Administrative Assistant 1, Administrative Assistant Trainee Job at The State Un

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Job Details

Department: Mathematics

Position Titles: Administrative Assistant 1, Administrative Assistant Trainee

Posting Date: May 13, 2025

Classification: Trainee 1-SG-8, Trainee 2-SG-10, Full Performance - SG-11

Responsibilities

Administrative Assistants support various campus offices by performing tasks such as:

• Answering telephone inquiries, providing information, taking messages, and directing calls
• Greeting visitors and handling their inquiries or directing them appropriately
• Managing incoming mail and routing, reading, and distributing materials
• Setting up and maintaining paper and electronic filing systems

More details can be found in the Job Standard.

Qualifications

This position is part of the NY HELPS program, allowing for non-competitive appointment initially, with potential conversion to competitive status within a year. Minimum qualifications vary by level:

• Six months of administrative support experience for Trainee 1
• One year for Trainee 2
• Two years for Administrative Assistant 1

All candidates must pass a keyboarding test (30 WPM, 96% accuracy). Substitutions include relevant certifications or an associate's degree in related fields.

Application Process

Submit a resume and cover letter to:

State University of New York at New Paltz
Human Resources
1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY 12561
Email: ClassifiedEmployment@newpaltz.edu
Include Search #C25-30 in your application.

Additional Information

Applications are accepted until the position is filled. The university is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diverse applicants. For accommodations, contact Human Resources at 845-257-3675.

More info at https://www.newpaltz.edu/hr/jobs.html.