*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:
Carry out day-to-day project assistant function and other contract administrative tasks contributing to the overall auditing function.
WORK PERFORMED:
- Pre-review daily incoming requests and emailing Project Managers regarding missing items
- Follow-up with Project Mangers to obtain missing documents and additional information
- Update Universal Payment Tracker as well as Conversations in PeopleSoft as daily requests are received
- Assist Loans & Grants Audit Director to manage incoming requests and emails from various departments
- Set up commitment requests in PeopleSoft at the request of the Loans & Grants Audit Director
- Complete projects, tasks, and other duties as assigned by the Loans & Grants Audit Director in Contract Administration
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education Level required: Associate degree with 3 years relevant experience may be substituted.
Knowledge required: 1-2 years of experience in project management; preferably in state government, in some combination of contract administration, grant administration preferred. Contract and financial auditing experience preferred. Extensive familiarity with databases and basic computer software (Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access preferred). Good communication, writing skills.
Skills Required
- Associate degree
- Three years of relevant experience may substitute for the associate degree
- One to two years of project management experience
- Experience in state government
- Contract administration experience
- Grant administration experience
- Contract auditing experience
- Financial auditing experience
- Familiarity with databases and basic computer software
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
- Good communication and writing skills
What We Do
Empire State Development (ESD) is New York’s chief economic development agency. The mission of Empire State Development is to promote a vigorous and growing state economy, encourage business investment and job creation, and support diverse, prosperous local economies across New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing and other forms of assistance. ESD also oversees the marketing of “I LOVE NY,” the State’s iconic tourism brand (www.iloveny.com) & NYLovesFim New York State's Film, TV & Commercial Incentives (www.nylovesfilm.com) Empire State Development is the parent organization of the New York State Department of Economic Development & the Empire State Development Corporation. For more information on Empire State Development, visit www.esd.ny.gov.
