Administrative Aide

$48,515 - $48,515/Yr

Health Research - Menands, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Menands, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Administrative Aide position at the Bureau of Cancer Prevention and Control is designed to provide essential administrative support across various programs aimed at reducing the burden of cancer in New York State. The role involves assisting with recruitment, travel arrangements, purchasing, and data entry, while also managing phone coverage and responding to inquiries in a professional manner. This position is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of the bureau's initiatives and requires a motivated and organized individual.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance and support across bureau programs.
• Assist with recruitment processes.
• Manage travel arrangements and purchasing tasks.
• Perform email follow-ups and data entry.
• Handle phone coverage, responding to callers professionally and courteously.
• Cover for other bureau lines as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and one year of general office, secretarial, or administrative experience; OR three years of such experience.
• Experience providing support to directors and/or managers.
• Strong organizational skills and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience providing customer service.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience collaborating with multiple units.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance with several comprehensive plans to choose from.
• Flexible benefit accounts for medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking, and transit.
• Generous paid time off including federal and state holidays, sick leave, vacation, and personal leave.
• Tuition support for educational or training opportunities.
• Retirement benefits including participation in the New York State and Local Retirement System and optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Postretirement health benefits plan for qualified retirees.
• Employee Assistance Program providing educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services.