Office Assistant 2 (Calculations) (NY HELPS) (Accounting)

Vacancy #: WF250341

Apply by: August 1, 2026

Title: Office Assistant 2 (Calculations)

Location: Accounting

Salary: $42,641

Grade: CSEA SG-9

Hours: Academic Year 8:00am-4:00pm (Summers 8:00am-4:00pm) ½ hour lunch AY; ½ hour lunch Summer

Duration: Contingent Permanent

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NY HELPS):

One year of experience where most work time is spent performing mathematical operations, and/or clerical activities related to mathematical operations.

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NON-NY HELPS):

Candidates must have a reachable score on the University at Albany Office Assistant 2 Calculations Exam List OR

Be a current NYS employee and have a current permanent appointment with 1 year of service as an Office Assistant 2 Calculations, or in a title eligible to transfer to Office Assistant 2 Calculations OR

Be a former NYS employee eligible for reinstatement to the title of Office Assistant 2 Calculations

May be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment.

Any resumes received that do not meet the above requirements as described will be deemed unqualified.

Candidates seeking consideration based on exam list eligibility must also respond to the active University at Albany canvass for this specific title.

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  Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.

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