SUNY Oneonta is developing a pool of candidates for Office Assistant 1 roles on campus. Office Assistant 1 is a NYS Classified Civil Service title. As an entry level title, candidates without New York State classified work experience may obtain an Office Assistant 1 role prior to taking a NYS Civil Service exam for the title.

Applicants to the Office Assistant 1 pool may be contacted as vacancies arise.

Office Assistants perform a variety of administrative/clerical duties to support the efficient functioning of various departments on campus. Duties include but are not limited to: performing data entry; keyboarding and other document preparation; mail, supply ordering, and inventory functions; answering telephones; completing forms; copying/scanning documents, assisting visitors; and creating or assisting in the preparation of reports.

Annual Salary (Provisional appointment): $34,152. SUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, and paid time off. View more benefits information here.

Hourly Rate (Temporary appointments): $16.36 / hour

A "provisional appointment" means that the appointment will be temporary until the employee takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Candidates who accept a provisional appointment must take the next Civil Service examination being offered for this title and be reachable on the resulting eligible list in order to be considered for permanent appointment to the position.

Candidates may be required to complete a typing proficiency test to be considered for a position. This test can be given at SUNY Oneonta's Human Resources office.

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's really.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.