New York State Education Department · 8 hours ago
Administrative Specialist 1, Administrative Specialist Trainee 1 (NY HELPS), Box OSEA-73/60075
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$54K/yr - $85K/yr
1+ years expThe New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking candidates for an Administrative Specialist 1 position in the Albany VR Central Office. The role involves assisting in the administration of Independent Living Center services, reviewing program reports, conducting data collection, and preparing necessary contract revisions.
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Responsibilities
Assist the IL Unit Manager in overseeing the statewide administration of ILC services across the 41 Independent Living Centers, 14 Statewide Systems Advocacy Network centers (including one SSAN coordination contract), one New York State Independent Living Council (NYSILC) contract, and nine Peer Services Project contracts which includes but is not limited to: the development of statewide policies and procedures, monitoring the implementation of each contract, timely completion of quarterly and annual reports, and integration of ACCES data reporting processes
Review and analyze program reports for completeness and results; develop performance feedback for programs
Conduct onsite data collection and case record management verification reviews of ILC field operations and provide technical assistance and prepare summary findings reports
Review and coordinate necessary contract revisions until program contracts meet unit standards
Review and prepare for approval the 41 ILC general operating contracts for the provision of State independent living services, 14 Statewide Systems Advocacy Network centers (including one SSAN coordination contract), one New York State Independent Living Council (NYSILC) contract, and nine Peer Services Project contracts. Also, help develop contract background materials, instruction, and format changes
Respond to complaints and prepare correspondence upon request for supervisors' signature
Represent NYSED/ACCES-VR/IL Services Unit and the independent living philosophy at meetings, workshops, conferences, interagency activities, etc. as required
Assist the IL Unit Manager in the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) and required fiscal documentation necessary for IL Unit contracts
Qualification
Required
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or higher
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or higher AND either: One year of professional experience; OR a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or higher AND either: Two years of professional experience; OR a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled AND one year of professional experience
Professional experience must be performing the duties of the full performance level position
Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and the following minimum qualifications: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or higher
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or higher AND either: One year of professional experience; OR a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or higher AND either: Two years of professional experience; OR a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled AND one year of professional experience
Preferred
All candidates that have taken and passed the most recent Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) exam are encouraged to apply
Benefits
Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Eligibility for various life insurance options.
Company
New York State Education Department
The New York State Education Department is the department of the New York state government responsible for the supervision for all schools.
1001-5000 employees
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