Farmingdale State College is looking for an Office Assistant 2 in the department of History, Politics, and Geography. The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting with daily office operations. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Greeting visitors
• Answering phones
• Responding to email inquiries
• Ordering office supplies
• Preparing correspondence, reports and other documents using the Microsoft Office program
• Other office duties as necessary

The College particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
• Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• You must have taken the Office Assistant 2 exam, be established on the list and be reachable; or
• You must currently be in a position that is eligible for transfer to this position.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor
• Competent typing skills
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of programs

As per Civil Service, Applicants must be reachable on the Civil Service list or in a current title eligible for transfer. To be eligible for transfer pursuant to Civil Service Law Section 70.1

1. Nominees must have served permanently in an appropriate title or titles for one year, and
2. the titles must be within two salary grades, and
3. nominees must possess any required special credentials, and
4. consecutive transfers cannot result in more than a two-salary grade advancement.

• Hiring procedures in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law.
• Grade 9 Salary: $40,193 $3,087 location pay = $43,280 Total Annual Compensation
• CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Open Until Filled

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.

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Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.