What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Aide, Full-time, Permanent position at Empire State University?
Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Category: Classified Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Mon May 4 2026 Job Description:
The Program Aide will perform a variety of substantive professional, technical, and administrative work for the Office of Information Technology Services.
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:
Candidate must be reachable on the current Civil Service list for Program Aide.
OR
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive, non-competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
OR
Qualifications
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title:
Three years of experience performing clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional work in an office environment.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:30am - 4:30pm
Work Address: 3 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY
Additional Information
Salary: SG-13 $53,413 - $65,061
SUNY 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 THE SAFETY AND SECURITY WEBSITE AT http://www.sunyempire.edu/safety-security
The Program Aide will perform a variety of substantive professional, technical, and administrative work for the Office of Information Technology Services.
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:
- Assist in managing budgets, contracts and IT-related communications
- Submit and Track expenditures and supporting IT related procurements
- Plan and coordinate events both onsite and virtually
- Compile, tabulate, verify, and analyze data
- Draw conclusions from analyzed data and make appropriate recommendations
- Provide excellent customer service, including telephone, e-mail or in person inquiries
- Provides building coverage for receptionist in the shared rotation
- Actively participate in university activities
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidate must be reachable on the current Civil Service list for Program Aide.
OR
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive, non-competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
OR
Qualifications
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title:
Three years of experience performing clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional work in an office environment.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:30am - 4:30pm
Work Address: 3 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY
Additional Information
Salary: SG-13 $53,413 - $65,061
SUNY 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 THE SAFETY AND SECURITY WEBSITE AT http://www.sunyempire.edu/safety-security
Salary : $53,413 - $65,061