New York State Higher Education Services Corporation · 21 hours ago
Office Assistant 1
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21/hr - $21/hrNew York State Higher Education Services Corporation is seeking an Office Assistant to provide general support to Office Services and MicroRecords staff. The role involves performing various clerical tasks, assisting in the movement and assembly of office furniture, and maintaining inventory records.
Financial ServicesHigher EducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provide general support to Office Services and MicroRecords staff units as needed
Perform various clerical or office operations tasks such as reviewing, filing, scanning and sending documents and verifying accuracy of data from scanned documents
Load, unload or assist others in unpacking materials and/or unloading supplies, equipment, and/or furniture, requiring lifting up to 50 pounds
Assist in moving, assembly and disassembly of office furniture (e.g. cubicles, workstations, tables, chairs, cabinets, etc.)
Catalog and route excess supplies and equipment to State Surplus per Office of General Services guidelines
Respond to help desk requests for various supplies and or other needs throughout the agency
Distribute general office supplies when requested
Maintain files, correspondence, documents, records, and materials pursuant to guidelines and regulations
Contact various internal and external parties to obtain or clarify information as directed
Assist in gathering or compiling data for reports, tables, or other products
Take periodic physical inventory and maintain perpetual inventory records
Assist as needed in the daily assignments of MicroRecords
Assist as needed in the daily work of the mailroom
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills
Ability to work independently and in teams to carry out tasks to completion
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, in a fast-paced environment
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on occasion
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Webex
Benefits
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually, plus two (2) floating holidays.
Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually.
Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for CSEA or PEF; up to eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C.
Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.
Health Care Benefits
Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
NYS Deferred Compensation
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
And many more.
Company
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation
The Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) is a state agency in New York, United States that was created to help make higher education more accessible and affordable for New York residents.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
New York State Office of the Governor
2025-05-24
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