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Administrative Assistant Traineeship

  • Syracuse
  • Administrative, Secretarial & Clerical
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Nov 3 2026
  • Medicine
  • State of New York
  • Administrative Assistant 1, SG011
  • 88933
  • CSEA - ASU (Administrative Services Unit)

Job Summary:

The Administrative Assistant will help support high-level day to day operations for the Pulmonary and Critical Care Division. This position will coordinate and manage faculty scheduling for all physicians within the division (except for the division chief) as well as prepare and organize important and sensitive documents. The Administrative Assistant is a vital part of the daily operations for the Division as a whole. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: supporting the daily administrative needs of the Division Chief, Practice Administrator, and all faculty and learners within the division as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

New York State Department of Civil Service Eligible List or eligible for transfer.

 or

Open competitive (Non-competitive, NY HELPS) Qualifications:

If you are not currently on the NYS Department of Civil Service Eligible list for the Administrative Assistant 1 title or are not currently a permanent Administrative Assistant 1, SG11, you may be eligible to be considered for appointment at the Traineeship Level, see below the requirements to be considered for appointment to a Traineeship.

*Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 Transfer Eligibility Requirement:* You must be a qualified employee of New York State and have a current permanent appointment with a minimum of 1 year of service in a position of the same title or transferable title (SG-6 or above).

Link to qualifying titles: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/38701titles.cfm

Work Days:

Schedule is based on a 40 hour work week. Monday-Friday Day shift

Message to Applicants:

Position Status: Permanent

*Now accepting non-competitive NY HELPS applications*

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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