What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Assistant 2, Full-time, Permanent position at Empire State University?
Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Category: Classified Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Thu Sep 17 2026 Job Description:
The Office Assistant 2 will be responsible for supporting activities within the university's Office of Accounting Services.
Duties
In order to maintain a positive environment for prospective students, students, community members, and university staff, the duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have a reachable score on the Office Assistant 2 Exam List
OR
Be a current NYS employee and have a current permanent appointment with 1 year of service as an Office Assistant 2, or in a title eligible to transfer to Office Assistant 2
OR
Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications (ny Helps)
One year of clerical experience
Work Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:00pm or 8:30am - 4:30pm
Work Address: 2 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY
Additional Information
Salary: $44,560
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 Office Assistant 2 will be responsible for supporting activities within the university's Office of Accounting Services.
Duties
In order to maintain a positive environment for prospective students, students, community members, and university staff, the duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Manage and process travel pre-approval requests
- Provide guidance, training and support to travelers regarding travel procedures
- Maintain and update travel tracking systems
- Administer and support direct travel bookings
- Provides building coverage for receptionist in the shared rotation
- Provide excellent customer service, including telephone, e-mail or in person inquiries
- Actively participate in university activities
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have a reachable score on the Office Assistant 2 Exam List
OR
Be a current NYS employee and have a current permanent appointment with 1 year of service as an Office Assistant 2, or in a title eligible to transfer to Office Assistant 2
OR
Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications (ny Helps)
One year of clerical experience
Work Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:00pm or 8:30am - 4:30pm
Work Address: 2 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY
Additional Information
Salary: $44,560
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 : $44,560