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If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 02/24/25</p> <p>Applications Due03/31/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID181478</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPNo</p> <p>AgencySenate, NYS</p> <p>TitleProgram Assistants</p> <p>Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide</p> <p>Salary GradeNS</p> <p>Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $35000 to $40000 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 35</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 9 AM</p> <p>To 5 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? No</p> <p>County Albany</p> <p>Street Address 80 South Swan Street</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12247</p> <p>Duties Description Senate Program Assistants work with other departments to publicize these programs, secure Senators' participation, perform outreach to schools, coordinate materials as needed for various programs, and report on program status to the Director of Senate Services.</p> <p>Program Assistants work in a team environment and coordinate daily with other members of the Senate Services Department, local schools, and Senators' staff to stay organized ensure programs are successfully managed.</p> <p>Responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Answering calls/emails from staff in a timely fashion </li><li>Planning and executing program details as provided by the Director of Senate Services </li><li>Utilizing appropriate computer systems to perform outreach and create organized lists for program details </li><li>Maintaining close working relationships with other Senate Departments </li><li>Working with Program Coordinators on the team to perform outreach, problem solve, brainstorm new ideas, and assist on larger Senate-wide programs </li><li>Meeting attendance requirements as established by the office </li><li>Performing other duties including: proofing documents for programs, setting-up spreadsheets with program details, and additional tasks as assigned by the Director of Senate Services </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications The Senate Programs team is seeking two multi-skilled individuals, proficient in Microsoft Office, to provide support to the various programs run by the Senate Services Department to benefit State Senators and students throughout New York State. These programs include, but are not limited to, Summer Reading, Graduation Certificates, Youth Leadership Recognition Awards, Lyme & Tick Awareness, and more.</p> <p>Interested candidates must have a high school degree, or the equivalent, and must submit a cover letter with their resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include a cover letter will not be considered.</p> <p>Additional Comments These are full-time positions, Monday through Friday, located in Albany, New York. The salary range is $35,000 to $40,000, commensurate with experience.</p> <p>This recruitment will remain open until filled.</p> <p>Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Dental insurance </li><li>Employee assistance program </li><li>Flexible spending account </li><li>Health insurance </li><li>Life insurance </li><li>Paid time off </li><li>Parental leave </li><li>Retirement plan </li><li>Tuition reimbursement </li><li>Vision insurance </li></ul> <p>The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer: we do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Hiring Coordinator</p> <p>Telephone n/a</p> <p>Fax n/a</p> <p>Email Address jobs@nysenate.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street 80 South Swan Street</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12247</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates must submit a cover letter with their resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include a cover letter will not be considered.</p>