<p>Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. 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 03/20/25</p> <p>Applications Due03/30/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID183259</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>AgencyHigher Education Services Corporation</p> <p>TitleStudent Assistant</p> <p>Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide</p> <p>Salary GradeNS</p> <p>Bargaining UnitAPSU-Agency Police Services Unit (PBAofNYS)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $21 to $21 Hourly</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Temporary</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 37.5</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 8 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? Yes</p> <p>County New York</p> <p>Street Address 99 Washington Ave</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12255</p> <p>Duties Description Duties include but are not limited to:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Provide legal advice to HESC's Executive Staff, managers, and administrators on issues that impact HESC's mission and student financial aid programs</p> </li><li> <p>Work with agency staff to prepare legal documents such as contracts, MOUs, and agreements with third parties</p> </li><li> <p>Monitor, track, evaluate, and provide advice on legislative and regulatory matters</p> </li><li> <p>Draft bills and regulations</p> </li><li> <p>Research and respond to inquiries from legislative staff regarding constituents</p> </li><li> <p>Assist the Secretary to the HESC Board of Directors in preparing for Board meetings, preparing minutes of meetings, making presentations to the Board, etc.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide support to the agency Records Access Officer in tracking, processing, and responding to FOIL requests on behalf of the agency; and</p> </li><li> <p>Provide support to the agency Ethics Officer, as necessary.</p> </li><li> <p>Perform other duties as assigned</p> </li></ol> <p>Minimum Qualifications • Currently enrolled in a law school, pursuing a JD or LLM</p> <ul> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills. </li><li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. </li><li>Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks, in a fast-paced environment. </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office </li></ul> <p>PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>An interest in public sector and education law</p> <p>Additional Comments *NOTE: Qualifying candidates must be available to work part-time through the end of the current semester and full-time, 37.5 hours per week once the current semester ends. It is anticipated that candidates will begin full-time employment mid to late May.</p> <p>BENEFITS FOR WORKING FOR NYS:</p> <p>Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:</p> <ul> <li>Initially positions will work full-time in the office and a hybrid telecommuting schedule of up to 50% remote work can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview . </li></ul> <p>Health Care Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs </li><li>Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost </li></ul> <p>Additional Benefits</p> <ul> <li>New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership </li><li>NYS Deferred Compensation </li><li>Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds </li><li>Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) </li><li>And many more. </li></ul> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name NYS Higher Education Services Corporation</p> <p>Telephone 5184747556</p> <p>Fax 518-473-6685</p> <p>Email Address resumes@hesc.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street 99 Washington Ave</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12255</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingMETHOD OF APPLICATION: Apply by submitting an updated resume and cover letter to Human Resources via e-mail at resumes@hesc.ny.gov by the filing deadline listed in this posting. Please list Vacancy # 3928</p>