TECHNICAL ASSISTANT 2, HIGHER EDUCATION
Career Family: TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
To land Technical Assistant 2, Higher Education in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
The one gate is 2 years of relevant experience. The FY2027 range lands between $39,358 and $56,481.
How to apply
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Exam
This is an application to sit an exam and be placed on an eligible list for this title, not an application for a specific job. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. There may be no current vacancy behind it, and the list it produces may not be certified for months or years.
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Exam
Open to permanent employees in the competitive division who hold a qualifying lower title in the same unit. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. Like the open competitive exam, this places you on a list; it is not itself a job offer.
Pay ladder: Technical Assistant series
- Technical Assistant 1 — $50,990 – $73,902
- Technical Assistant 2 — $58,222 – $84,763
- Technical Assistant 3 — $66,592 – $97,354
Its top salary lands around the 3rd percentile of all NJ civil service titles that publish a range.
Rungs are ordered by FY2027 pay. NJ level numbers are not always sequential, so ordering follows salary rather than the title number.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator.
Definition
Under direction of a Technical Assistant 1, Higher Education or other supervisory official, is responsible for performing duties related to statistical, fiscal, analytical, and interpretive activities within specified limits, up to and including the making of recommendations for taking action; may take the lead in a small group of paraprofessionals and/or clerical employees; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Within a defined area of activity, may compile data on which recommendations may be made by the supervisor. Reviews and evaluates written material, and makes preliminary recommendations as to proper handling of an issue. Answers routine inquiries for information or clarification of information by letters or memoranda which is not reviewed by the supervisor. Supervises clerical personnel and trains them in the procedures of the unit. Supervises work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees. May develop work procedures to ensure smooth processing of materials. Checks and verifies data gathered by subordinate personnel for accuracy and completeness. Prepares statistical data for incorporation into data processing systems. Initiates inquiries and requests for clarification when inaccurate or incomplete data are identified. Does file research and prepares finished reports or provides data on which professional staff may base reports. Takes minutes of meetings. Maintains essential records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Education
Completion of 30 semester hour credits at an accredited college or university.
Experience
Two (2) years of experience in work involving the review, analysis, and evaluation of written material.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of clerical and stenographic requirements of a professional unit, and familiarity with scheduling techniques which can be used during periods of heavy loads and with establishment of deadlines after a period of training. Ability to apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures established for the preparation of correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other documents. Ability to instruct clerical and stenographic employees and supervise the performance of their work. Ability to establish deadlines. Ability to utilize office routines, procedures, and techniques in processing large volume correspondence. Ability to train clerical and other staff members to ensure prompt, efficient work flow. Ability to assign and instruct clerical employees and check their work. Ability to prepare reports. Ability to maintain essential records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title: Job Spec Code State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Additional education at the college level may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience. Applicants who do not possess the required 30 semester hour credits may substitute additional experience as indicated above on a year-for-year basis. SC3513N/AR0910 Month SC3513N/AR12- This job specification is for government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 6/6/98