What are the responsibilities and job description for the Arts Program Associate - VID 181616 position at New York State?
Duties Description
Bachelor's degree* plus at least three years of experience in finance and data function at a government agency, not- for-profit organization or organization primarily serving not-for-profit organizations.
Additional Comments
About the New York State Council on the Arts
The mission of the New York State Council on the Arts is to foster and advance the full breadth of New York State’s arts, culture, and creativity for all. To support the ongoing recovery of the arts across New York State, the Council on the Arts will award $164 million in FY 2025. The Council on the Arts further advances New York's creative culture by convening leaders in the field and providing organizational and professional development opportunities and informational resources. Created by Governor Nelson Rockefeller in 1960 and continued with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the Council is an agency that is part of the Executive Branch. For more information on NYSCA, please visit?www.arts.ny.gov, and follow NYSCA's Facebook page, Twitter@NYSCArts and Instagram@NYSCouncilontheArts
The NYS Council on the Arts is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants for all communities to apply.
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
Downstate: Location Pay of $3,400.
- Support the capital grants contracting process function of the agency including contracting, payments, reports, vendor responsibility, and grants reconciliation.
- Assist senior grants administration staff on agency policy and projects relating to grants management and operations.
- Access and support the leadership and administrative role with respect to, NYSCA's use of the relevant cloud-based portals utilized for contracting, including the Statewide Financial System, the OSC Vendor Responsibility portal, the NYSCA application and reporting portals.
- Review data for proposed contracts for fiscal and programmatic correctness, adherence to State policy, compatibility with agency funding opportunities and goals, availability of funds, and appropriateness of rates.
- Review or prepare draft responses to questions raised by control agencies during the approval process.
- Assist with special assignments and projects.
- Help train both new and experienced staff on new or revised contract procedures and techniques required for effective job performance.
- Assist in resolving problems identified by agency staff or vendors with development and/or negotiation of contracts, RFPs, or other related financial documents.
- Prioritize among requests and other duties as needed in consultation with Executive staff.
- Supervise or coordinate with Arts Team Associates for specific projects as needed in consultation with executive staff.
- Note: Occasional travel for meetings or trainings will be required.
Bachelor's degree* plus at least three years of experience in finance and data function at a government agency, not- for-profit organization or organization primarily serving not-for-profit organizations.
- Substitutions: Four years of equivalent work experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree. A master's degree may substitute for one year of non-supervisory experience beyond the bachelor's degree.
- Experience in the administrative or creative side of a professional arts organization.
- Experience with at least one major accounting system or data management platform.
- Highly organized with strong project management skills and ability to work optimally in a fast-paced setting with multiple deadlines and attention to detail.
- Experience working with data.
- Familiarity with New York State government, not-for-profit settings, and grants management procedures.
Additional Comments
About the New York State Council on the Arts
The mission of the New York State Council on the Arts is to foster and advance the full breadth of New York State’s arts, culture, and creativity for all. To support the ongoing recovery of the arts across New York State, the Council on the Arts will award $164 million in FY 2025. The Council on the Arts further advances New York's creative culture by convening leaders in the field and providing organizational and professional development opportunities and informational resources. Created by Governor Nelson Rockefeller in 1960 and continued with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the Council is an agency that is part of the Executive Branch. For more information on NYSCA, please visit?www.arts.ny.gov, and follow NYSCA's Facebook page, Twitter@NYSCArts and Instagram@NYSCouncilontheArts
The NYS Council on the Arts is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants for all communities to apply.
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
Downstate: Location Pay of $3,400.
Salary : $84,156 - $106,454
