SUNY New Paltz Vacancy
External Posting (Classified Service)
Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:
Department: Admission - Undergraduate
Budget Title: Office Assistant 1
Local Title: Office Assistant 1
Posting Date: May 13, 2025
Classification: SG-6
Duties: Office Assistants perform office support and clerical work to meet the requirements of agency programs. Such work may consist of but is not limited to performing data entry; math or calculations; mail, supply, and inventory functions; keyboarding and other document preparation tasks; answering telephones; completing forms; assisting customers; creating or assisting in the preparation of reports, charts, graphs, and tables; and performing other related activities. This work is accomplished in accordance with applicable procedures, rules, regulations, and laws.
• Please refer to the job standard for more details:
https://www.cs.ny.gov/tsplan/tsp_getpage.cfm?specCode=2581100F
Qualifications: Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
NY HELPS
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. There are no minimum qualifications for this position, please review the desired competencies section of this posting for desired qualifications.
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:
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
• There are no education or experience requirements for Office Assistant 1.
COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Office Assistant 1.
Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-04 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm
55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and the following minimum qualifications:
• There are no education or experience requirements for Office Assistant 1.1.
Contact Information: Application Procedure: Those interested in applying for this position should submit a current resume and a cover letter stating how they qualify for the position to State University of New York at New Paltz-Attn: Human Resources-1 Hawk Drive New Paltz, NY 12561
Fax: (845) 257-3956 or send by e-mail: ClassifiedEmployment@newpaltz.edu
Please include Search #C25-31 with all application materials. Human Resources will canvass the appropriate Civil Service List.
NOTE: Employees on Redeployment Lists, Agency Reduction Transfer Lists, Preferred Lists, Reemployment Rosters and Placement Rosters must first be canvassed.
Deadline: May 28, 2025
Other important information about this vacancy: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity or protected veteran status. We especially encourage applications from individuals who can bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives and experiences to the campus. The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer. If you need a disability related accommodation, please call Human Resources at 845-257-3164. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Web Site: https://www.newpaltz.edu/hr/jobs.html
