Project Associate, Southern Tier

NY HELP No

Agency Empire State Development, NYS

Title Project Associate, Southern Tier

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit None listed

Salary Range From $60000 to $65000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Broome

Street Address 44 Hawley Street

City Binghamton

State NY

Zip Code 13901

Duties Description Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered. This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.BASIC FUNCTION:Works under the direction of the Regional Director providing coordination support of State projects and programs, including Regional Council. Works as part of a project team.WORK PERFORMED:- Assist in response to inquiries, address concerns, and explain ESD programs and services to companies, organizations, and regional stakeholders both solicited and unsolicited- Assist with relationship management among IDA's, Chambers, municipalities, and other key economic development agents and assist them with client servicing and business outreach - Assist with inter- and intra-agency coordination, intergovernmental coordination, and external organizations to manage, and close projects - Assist with preparing project origination materials, board materials, PACB letters, Grant Disbursement Agreements, closing documents and other required documentation for Southern Tier projects as needed - Coordinate, attend, and report on project public hearings as assigned by Regional Director- Generate project profiles and maintain project tracking database and other internal tracking systems- Assume a variety of Department-wide responsibilities as assigned, such as managing office supplies, orders, equipment, Regional Director meeting schedule, conducting research, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and properly managing confidential information- Prepare timely, accurate reports, spreadsheets regarding program information as required for ESD, Regional Office and Regional Council - Assist in administering Regional Council and Consolidated Funding Application projects within region - Special Projects/Events- assist with management and/or support special projects, events, and meetings as determined by Regional Director. - Other projects and duties as assigned by Regional Director

Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: College degree. Relevant experience required: One to three years' relevant experience in a corporate office environment.Knowledge required: Work as part of a project team; highly organized; strong communication skills - both oral and written; and high competency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook & PowerPoint).Other: Occasional evenings and weekend work.

Additional Comments Salary scale as specified.Comprehensive Benefits Package.

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

Name Amalia Shifrin - Director, Human Resources

Telephone N/A

Fax N/A

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 655 Third Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

Notes on Applying External Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for considerationWE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY