What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant 1, Full-time, Permanent position at Empire State University?
Location: Rochester, NY Category: Classified Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Wed May 6 2026 Job Description:
The Administrative Assistant 1 will perform office support and clerical work for the Office of Health and Wellness. This position will report to the Director of Health and Wellness within the division of Student Success.
Duties
In order to maintain a welcoming environment for prospective students, students, community members, and visiting university staff, the duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have permanent appointment in an Administrative Assistant 1 New York State classified position (or be eligible for transfer) or be reachable for appointment on the current NY State Civil Service eligible list for Administrative Assistant 1.
OR
Candidates must have permanent appointment in an Administrative Assistant 1 New York State classified position (or be eligible for transfer) or be reachable for appointment on the current NY State Civil Service eligible list for Administrative Assistant Trainee 1.
OR
For Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 or 2: one year of permanent service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law.
For full details on the Administrative Assistant Traineeship program, go to the following link: https://www.cs.ny.gov/ssd/Manuals/SPMM/GIBS/GIB19-07.cfm
Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications (ny Helps)
Administrative Assistant 1, (Salary Grade 11) NO Traineeship / no coursework requirements:
Two years of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Address: 680 Westfall Rd, Rochester
Additional Information
Salary: SG-11 $47,695 - $58,447
Empire State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
IF YOU NEED A DISABILITY-RELATED ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL THE ADA COORDINATOR AT (518) 587-2100, ext. 2240. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TITLE II CRIME AWARENESS AND SECURITY ACT, A COPY OF OUR CRIME STATISTICS IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY CALLING (518) 587-2100, ext. 2800. IT CAN ALSO BE VIEWED ON-LINE AT http://www.sunyempire.edu/safety-security
The Administrative Assistant 1 will perform office support and clerical work for the Office of Health and Wellness. This position will report to the Director of Health and Wellness within the division of Student Success.
Duties
In order to maintain a welcoming environment for prospective students, students, community members, and visiting university staff, the duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Provide administrative support for the director and the student behavioral consultation team
- Assist with planning and scheduling events
- Triage crisis intervention requests and refer students to appropriate department
- Support purchases in support of the virtual food pantry
- Responsible for maintaining student records
- Provide excellent customer service, including telephone, e-mail or in person inquiries
- Actively participate in university activities
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have permanent appointment in an Administrative Assistant 1 New York State classified position (or be eligible for transfer) or be reachable for appointment on the current NY State Civil Service eligible list for Administrative Assistant 1.
OR
Candidates must have permanent appointment in an Administrative Assistant 1 New York State classified position (or be eligible for transfer) or be reachable for appointment on the current NY State Civil Service eligible list for Administrative Assistant Trainee 1.
OR
For Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 or 2: one year of permanent service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law.
For full details on the Administrative Assistant Traineeship program, go to the following link: https://www.cs.ny.gov/ssd/Manuals/SPMM/GIBS/GIB19-07.cfm
Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications (ny Helps)
Administrative Assistant 1, (Salary Grade 11) NO Traineeship / no coursework requirements:
Two years of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Address: 680 Westfall Rd, Rochester
Additional Information
Salary: SG-11 $47,695 - $58,447
Empire State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
IF YOU NEED A DISABILITY-RELATED ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL THE ADA COORDINATOR AT (518) 587-2100, ext. 2240. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TITLE II CRIME AWARENESS AND SECURITY ACT, A COPY OF OUR CRIME STATISTICS IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY CALLING (518) 587-2100, ext. 2800. IT CAN ALSO BE VIEWED ON-LINE AT http://www.sunyempire.edu/safety-security
Salary : $47,695 - $58,447