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 Health Research, Inc. is designed to provide essential administrative support across the Bureau of Cancer Prevention and Control. This role is crucial in assisting with various operational tasks, including recruitment, travel arrangements, purchasing, and data entry, while ensuring effective communication and professional phone coverage. The position aims to contribute to the bureau's mission of reducing the burden of cancer in New York State through collaborative efforts and dedicated public health initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance and support across bureau programs.
• Assist with recruitment processes and travel arrangements.
• Handle purchasing tasks and data entry.
• Respond to phone calls in a professional and courteous manner.
• Cover for other bureau lines when 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills.
• 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.