Administrative Support Assistant I

State of New York - Children & Family Services, Office of; City of Rensselaer (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services in Rensselaer is seeking a clerical assistant to maintain files, answer phones, and handle routine questions.

You will compile data from various sources, manage computer files, help keep the EOA inbox current, assist with posting jobs online, and support scheduling of job fairs and office purchasing as discussed during interviews.

Qualifications

• This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
• To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for the position.
• It is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status.

Responsibilities

• Maintain files.
• Answer phones and handle routine questions or issues.
• Compile data from various sources.
• Handle computer files, and answer questions about transactions and procedures.
• Assist with keeping EOA inbox current and folders up to date.
• Assist with getting job postings up on appropriate sites timely.
• Assist with job fair scheduling.
• Purchasing/ordering for the office when needed.

Job description

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services in Rensselaer is seeking a clerical assistant to maintain files, answer phones, and handle routine questions.

You will compile data from various sources, manage computer files, help keep the EOA inbox current, assist with posting jobs online, and support scheduling of job fairs and office purchasing as discussed during interviews.