University at Albany
Job Description:
Vacancy #: WF250111
Apply by: November 3, 2025
Title: Program Aide (NY HELPS)
Location: Dean of Students Office
Salary: $53,413
Grade: CSEA SG-13
Hours: Academic Year 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday thru Friday (Summer 8:00am to 4:00pm) 1/2 hour lunch
Duration: Contingent Permanent
Requirements:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NY HELPS):
Three years of experience performing clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional work in an office environment.
COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NON-NY HELPS):
Program Aide, SG-13:
Candidates must be current state employees and have a reachable score on the Program Aide list; or
Have a current permanent appointment with 1 year of service as a Program Aide, or in a title eligible for transfer to Program Aide; or
Have an appointment as a Program Aide here at UAlbany with less than 1 year of service (remainder of probationary period to be completed in new assignment); or
Be a former state employee eligible for reinstatement to the title of Program Aide
May be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment.
Any resumes received that do not meet the above requirements as described will be deemed unqualified.
Additional Information:
* Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community * Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role * Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.
Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report ("Clery Report"): http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER
Application Instructions:
Applicants must submit the below documents through the online application process. Accommodations can be provided to applicants who need assistance applying online.
* Classified Employment Application Form * Employment and Experience Form * Optional: Resume and/or cover letter may be uploaded as an additional document. Please note that the application and employment forms must still be completed in their entirety.
Note: The required forms are included in the online application process, which will be found after clicking "apply now"
See the FAQ for using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.
Returning Applicants - Login to your UAlbany Careers Account to check your completed application.
Vacancy #: WF250111
Apply by: November 3, 2025
Title: Program Aide (NY HELPS)
Location: Dean of Students Office
Salary: $53,413
Grade: CSEA SG-13
Hours: Academic Year 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday thru Friday (Summer 8:00am to 4:00pm) 1/2 hour lunch
Duration: Contingent Permanent
Requirements:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NY HELPS):
Three years of experience performing clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional work in an office environment.
COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NON-NY HELPS):
Program Aide, SG-13:
Candidates must be current state employees and have a reachable score on the Program Aide list; or
Have a current permanent appointment with 1 year of service as a Program Aide, or in a title eligible for transfer to Program Aide; or
Have an appointment as a Program Aide here at UAlbany with less than 1 year of service (remainder of probationary period to be completed in new assignment); or
Be a former state employee eligible for reinstatement to the title of Program Aide
May be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment.
Any resumes received that do not meet the above requirements as described will be deemed unqualified.
Additional Information:
* Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community * Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role * Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.
Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report ("Clery Report"): http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER
Application Instructions:
Applicants must submit the below documents through the online application process. Accommodations can be provided to applicants who need assistance applying online.
* Classified Employment Application Form * Employment and Experience Form * Optional: Resume and/or cover letter may be uploaded as an additional document. Please note that the application and employment forms must still be completed in their entirety.
Note: The required forms are included in the online application process, which will be found after clicking "apply now"
See the FAQ for using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.
Returning Applicants - Login to your UAlbany Careers Account to check your completed application.