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Office Assistant 2, Full-time, Permanent

Empire State University

Saratoga Springs, NYFull-time$45K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$45K/yr
Location
Saratoga Springs, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Office Assistant 2 supports the Office of Accounting Services at Empire State University by managing travel requests, providing guidance on travel procedures, maintaining tracking systems, handling direct bookings, covering receptionist duties, delivering customer service, and participating in university activities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Clerical ExperienceTravel Pre‑Approval ManagementTravel Procedure GuidanceTravel Tracking System MaintenanceDirect Travel Booking SupportReceptionist CoverageCustomer ServiceUniversity Activity Participation

Qualifications

Reachable Score on Office Assistant 2 Exam or Current NYS Employee With 1 Year Service or One Year Clerical Experience

Full job description

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.

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

Job Requirements:

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 (http://www.esc.edu/safety-security)

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