Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS)

Search Number CPJ # 8917 Title Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS) Category Clerical/Maintenance/Service Department Admissions - Undergraduate Position Summary As part of a dynamic team in the student-centered office of Admissions, this position will ensure a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for callers and walk-in traffic while completing other clerical duties.

The department focuses on attracting and enrolling a qualified and diverse student body to SUNY Plattsburgh through a variety of methods.

Admissions is within the Enrollment and Student Success division which supports a student's entire collegiate experience from the point of admissions through to graduation.

We partner with students, faculty and staff to provide a network of opportunities and services that lead to student success., Collectively, the division of Enrollment and Student Success positively influences the health, safety and well-being of the student body.

The shift for this position is Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate's responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, updating Slate CRM with data pertaining to daily visitors, and assisting with special groups and departmental visits.

It is also expected that this person will keep the lobby neat and inviting for all admissions visitors, review the admissions generic email address, and process invitations for events as needed and under the direction of other office staff.

As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion and equity-minded policies, programs and practices.

Required Qualifications: * Must be eligible for permanent appointment to this title pursuant to civil service law.

* A demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with a variety of individuals.

* Effective communication skills, written and verbal.

For those currently on a civil service list: * If you receive an emailed canvass letter, you must respond interested and complete an online application to be considered.

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 may be 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.

Minimum Qualifications for applicants not currently civil service eligible for the title: * There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title.

Preferred Qualifications: * Experience working in an office environment Salary (Applicant View) $36,232 - $44,828 in accordance with CSEA Salary Schedule, plus excellent benefits.

Closing Date 07/11/2025 Open Until Filled No To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by: 07/11/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants If a canvass letter is emailed, you must respond interested and complete an online application to be considered.

Please include a complete application and contact information for three current professional references.

A resume is also strongly encouraged.

Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process.

Important Notes for those appointed under NY HELPS: Employees will have 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.

EEO Statement SUNY Plattsburgh is an equal opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity.

As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to VEVRAA, SUNY Plattsburgh complies with hiring regulations regarding sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, age and veteran status.