• Student Assistant

    New York State Civil Service (Albany, NY)


    NY HELP No

     

    Agency Higher Education Services Corporation

     

    Title Student Assistant

     

    Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

     

    Salary Grade NS

     

    Bargaining Unit APSU-Agency Police Services Unit (PBAofNYS)

     

    Salary Range From $23 to $23 Hourly

     

    Employment Type Full-Time

     

    Appointment Type Temporary

     

    Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

     

    Travel Percentage 0%

     

    Workweek Mon-Fri

     

    Hours Per Week 37.5

     

    Workday

     

    From 8 AM

     

    To 5 PM

     

    Flextime allowed? No

     

    Mandatory overtime? No

     

    Compressed workweek allowed? No

     

    Telecommuting allowed? Yes

     

    County Albany

     

    Street Address 99 Washington Ave

     

    City Albany

     

    State NY

     

    Zip Code 12255

     

    Duties Description Duties include but are not limited to: 1. Provide legal advice to HESC’s Executive Staff, managers, and administrators on issues that impact HESC’s mission and student financial aid programs2. Work with agency staff to prepare legal documents such as contracts, MOUs, and agreements with third parties3. Monitor, track, evaluate, and provide advice on legislative and regulatory matters4. Draft bills and regulations5. Research and respond to inquiries from legislative staff regarding constituents6. Assist the Secretary to the HESC Board of Directors in preparing for Board meetings, preparing minutes of meetings, making presentations to the Board, etc.7. Provide support to the agency Records Access Officer in tracking, processing, and responding to FOIL requests on behalf of the agency; and8. Provide support to the agency Ethics Officer, as necessary.9. Perform other duties as assigned

     

    Minimum Qualifications • Currently enrolled in a law school, pursuing a JD or LLM• Strong written and verbal communication skills.• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks, in a fast-paced environment.• Proficiency in Microsoft OfficePREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:An interest in public sector and education law

     

    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. BENEFITS FOR WORKING FOR NYS:Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:• 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 .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 costAdditional Benefits• 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.

     

    Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

     

    Name NYS Higher Education Services Corporation

     

    Telephone 5184747556

     

    Fax 518-473-6685

     

    Email Address [email protected]

     

    Address

     

    Street 99 Washington Ave

     

    City Albany

     

    State NY

     

    Zip Code 12255

     

    Notes on Applying METHOD OF APPLICATION: Apply by submitting an updated resume and cover letter to Human Resources via e-mail at [email protected] by the filing deadline listed in this posting. Please list Vacancy # 3928