Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHigher Education Services Corporation

TitleStudent Assistant

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitAPSU-Agency Police Services Unit (PBAofNYS)

Salary RangeFrom $23 to $23 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 99 Washington Ave

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12255

Job Specifics

Duties Description Duties include but are not limited to:

1. Provide legal advice to HESC’s Executive Staff, managers, and administrators on issues that impact HESC’s mission and student financial aid programs
2. Work with agency staff to prepare legal documents such as contracts, MOUs, and agreements with third parties
3. Monitor, track, evaluate, and provide advice on legislative and regulatory matters
4. Draft bills and regulations
5. Research and respond to inquiries from legislative staff regarding constituents
6. Assist the Secretary to the HESC Board of Directors in preparing for Board meetings, preparing minutes of meetings, making presentations to the Board, etc.
7. Provide support to the agency Records Access Officer in tracking, processing, and responding to FOIL requests on behalf of the agency; and
8. Provide support to the agency Ethics Officer, as necessary.
9. Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications • Currently enrolled in a law school, pursuing a JD or LLM
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks, in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

An interest in public sector and education law

Additional Comments *NOTE: Qualifying candidates must be available to work part-time through the end of the current semester and full-time, 37.5 hours per week once the current semester ends. It is anticipated that candidates will begin full-time employment mid to late May.

BENEFITS FOR WORKING FOR NYS:

Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Initially positions will work full-time in the office and a hybrid telecommuting schedule of up to 50% remote work can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview .
Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name NYS Higher Education Services Corporation

Telephone 5184747556

Fax 518-473-6685

Email Address resumes@hesc.ny.gov

Address

Street 99 Washington Ave

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12255

 

Notes on ApplyingMETHOD OF APPLICATION: Apply by submitting an updated resume and cover letter to Human Resources via e-mail at resumes@hesc.ny.gov by the filing deadline listed in this posting. Please list Vacancy # 3928