Administrative Assistant Job at Nassau BOCES in New York

Administrative Assistant

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General Statement of Duties

Performs staff work involving varied and special assignments for an administrative superior; performs related duties as required.

Complexity of Duties

Under general supervision, the duties require the exercise of judgment in performing staff work involving varied and special assignments for an administrative superior.

Typical Duties

• Performs staff work involving varied and special assignments for an administrative superior.
• Studies and analyzes operational procedures.
• Carries out various research assignments in connection with development and evaluation of departmental programs.
• Prepares detailed and comprehensive reports of findings and recommendations.
• Gathers information to assist in preparation of budget estimates, fiscal and other statistical reports.
• Reviews and replies to routine correspondence.
• Disposes of administrative details as directed.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices used in administrative analysis.
• Ability to organize material and establish procedures.
• Ability to conduct studies and evaluate results.
• Ability to understand and interpret written material.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to express oneself effectively, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university and One year of satisfactory office management experience in a support role to higher level administrators.

NOTE: Experience, as outlined above, in excess of the one-year requirement may be substituted for college education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation or victim of domestic violence status. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES shall not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee’s or dependent’s reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources & Education Management, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, sgergis@nasboces.org, and/or Selma Stoddard, Esq., Attorney – Employee Relations, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2360, sstoddard@nasboces.org. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Education Administration Programs

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