What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Management Assistant position at New Jersey Department of Corrections?
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
WHITTLESEY ROAD
P.O. BOX 863
TRENTON, NJ 08625
NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY
TITLE:
Senior Management Assistant
SALARY RANGE:
$64,340.11 - $94,061.71
POSTING NO.:
376-25
ISSUE DATE:
10/24/2025
CLOSING DATE:
11/10/2025
LOCATION: Central Office Headquarters, Infrastructure and Grounds –
Trenton, NJ CLASS OF SERVICE: Competitive
THIS POSTING IS ONLY OPEN TO THE FOLLOWING:
Current Department of Corrections
employees who are permanent in a competitive
title or a Civil Service Commission-approved
non-competitive title. Subject to current
promotional and hiring restrictions
State employees who are permanent
in a competitive title or a Civil Service
Commission-approved non-competitive title.
Subject to current promotional and hiring
restrictions
Interested individuals who meet the
stated requirements
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of a manager in a state department, institution or agency, or within a local government jurisdiction, provides
varied, complex administrative services in support of a manager(s) within the area of assignment; assists in the coordination of
management/administrative activities of an assigned unit or work area; does other related duties.
REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits
are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Six (6) years of professional experience performing complex administrative support work which must have included the interpretation,
verification and/or application of department/agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
OR
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional
experience.
BENEFIT(S)*
*Pursuant to the State/Department’s policy, procedures and/or guidelines.
Joining the second largest department in the State of New Jersey offers many benefits to acknowledge the hard work, dedication and
leadership of staff members. Statewide benefits include:
• Alternate Work Week available for some positions
• Telework available for some positions
• Deferred Compensation
• Paid Time Off
• 13 State Holidays
• Health and Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance available through certain plans
• Flexible and Health Savings Accounts (FSA)/(HSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Up to $250 in rewards for exercising
• Gym membership discounts
• Diversity & Inclusion events
• Workplace security, health and safety
• Incarcerated Person empowerment and rehabilitation
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please include resume and copy of transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable), certification(s), and/or license(s), if applicable, in your
response. Posting title and number must be included in the subject line of your email. All attachments must be sent in PDF or word format
only. Additionally, you must provide your email address. To be considered, responses must be postmarked no later than closing date.
Salary : $64,340 - $94,062