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Salary: $47,695.00 Annually
Location : SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Classified Full-Time
Job Number: 2600420
Division: College of Education and Health
Department: Public Health & Health Education
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 9/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: 02 CSEA Administrative Services
Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.
Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are
SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.
SUMMARY
SUNY Brockport is accepting applicants for an Administrative Assistant 1/Administrative Assistant Trainee position. This candidate provides administrative support for Department Chairpersons, Faculty and Students in the Public Health & Health Education department.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions:

• Attending faculty meetings and recording minutes
• Completing general office correspondence
• Completing paperwork for faculty appointments/extra service, travel reimbursement forms, equipment and supply purchases, service contracts and equipment repairs
• Ordering and maintaining inventory of stationery, envelopes, business cards and other office supplies
• Assisting with student registration process, course schedules
• Assisting with accreditation data collection, reviews, reports and visits
• Assisting with departmental voting procedures
• Assisting with scheduling and travel arrangements of guests
• Assisting with event planning and scheduling
• Maintaining department budget records and tracking, reconciling VISA statements
• Maintaining a filing system of general record keeping, departmental forms, course syllabi, data, etc.
• Maintaining property control inventory
• Assisting with processing of internship affiliation agreements

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a noncompetitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NY HELPS):

• Two years of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration.
• In lieu of two years of experience, certification (e.g., IAAP Certified Administrative Professional) or associate's degree in office administration, secretarial science, administrative assistance, paralegal, business technology, or office technology, may be substituted.

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NON-NY HELPS):

• Candidates must have permanent appointment in an Administrative Assistant 1 New York State classified position (or be eligible for a 70.1 transfer) or be reachable for appointment on the current NYS Civil Service eligible list for Administrative Assistant Trainee 1, Full Time - Brockport location.
  OR
• Transfer eligible candidates who have completed one year of service in title are eligible to transfer into the Administrative Assistant Traineeship, up to a two salary grade jump, at the first level, second level OR full title, dependent on what coursework they have completed - (Non-Keyboarding titles will be required to take a typing test.)

Email Ezgi Erdogan in the Office of Human Resources at with any questions regarding the Traineeship.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in MS Office and software such as Banner; BI; MachForm; Teams
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with people at all levels of the College and external constituents
• Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality and record of personal integrity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize work

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Work Schedule:
40 hours/week: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Benefits:
Benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at
Application Instructions:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Respond to the canvass letter (if applicable). Submit your application, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references via our Employment Opportunities website at by September 4, 2026.
Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.
Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.
Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.
Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.
This position is eligible for benefits as a Civil Service Employee Association (CSEA) represented employee. SUNY Brockport provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty, staff, and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Find more information about benefit specifics in the information and links below.
Medical
SUNY Brockport is committed to providing affordable, comprehensive health plan options for faculty, and staff. Medical coverage is effective for new employees 28 days after their start date. For more information, and premium costs, please go to our page. For premiums relevant to this position, please go to the sections labeled "CSEA."
Dental and Vision
Dental and Vision coverage is provided for employees and their eligible dependents by their union at no additional cost to the employee. For more information, please visit the page.
Retirement

• NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS) - Defined benefit plan; benefits are based on best Final Average Salary and years of service.

Membership for full-time permanent employees is mandatory. Membership for employees who are temporary or part-time is optional. Appointees with an existing membership are required to continue it (or elect a new option).
For more information, please go to the Retirement Systems section of the
Additional Benefits
SUNY Brockport offers additional benefits to employees, including but not limited to, Flexible Spending accounts, Work-life Services, Employee Assistance Program, discounts on services, and much more. For more information on these great additional benefits, please go to our page or view the
For additional information on any of these benefits and more, view the for employees represented by CSEA.
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Are you authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future?

• I have work authorization in the U.S. and will not require sponsorship now or in the future
• I have work authorization now now (e.g., H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, F-1 OPT, or STEM OPT), but would need sponsorship in the future
• I would require sponsorship for a work visa

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Are you 18 years or older?

• Yes
• No

Required Question