Student Assistant - 60186

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/26/24

Applications Due01/31/25

Vacancy ID161684

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NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleStudent Assistant - 60186

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $16.02 to $19.94 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 50%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Division of Data Services And Analytics

1 Commerce Plaza, Room 810

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code 1221

Duties Description Research and Analysis

• Conduct research to analyze goals, objectives, and needs.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Develop statistical summary reports on identified performance indicators.
  
  

Writing and Reporting

• Write reports and summaries.
• Prepare documents and reports, including correspondence to various stakeholders.
• Design queries and reports using various software programs.
  
  

Project Support

• Assist in resolving issues using systems and data.
• Help launch new initiatives.
• Complete individual and team projects.
• Assist with special projects.
  
  

Database Management

• Create, build, and maintain databases.
• Work with various systems to intake and track data.
  
  

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be a matriculated graduate college student. Documentation of current matriculation and enrollment in the current semester must be submitted with your resume.

preferred Qualifications: Graduate Student interested in a career in Data Science.

Technical Proficiency

• Creating data visualizations for organizational management.
• Proficiency in data aggregation, data cleaning, and general-purpose programming languages (SAS, Python, R, Tableau, SQL).
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
  
  

Analytical and Organizational Skills

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and handle multiple responsibilities with strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills
  
  

Additional Comments Benefits

• Practical experience with varied projects
• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with professionals
• Opportunity to attend meetings and network
• Flexible schedule (various hours, days, remote options available)
• Compensation provided based on level of degree work and is not flexible
  
  

As a Student Assistant at the Office of Health Insurance Programs, Division of Data Services & Analytics. you will be provided a transformative platform to embark on a journey of hands-on learning and collaboration. You will assist expert Data Analysts on major capstone projects and will have a helping hand in solving real-world complex issues within the Department of Health.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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

Name Human Resources Management Group, BR/SA/60186

Telephone 518-485-6563

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address health.sm.studentrecruit@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and proof of matriculation, such as an unofficial transcript, class schedule, I20, or letter from a class advisor or registrar, in a current degree program, preferably in PDF format, by email to health.sm.studentrecruit@health.ny.gov, with Reference BR/SA/60186 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, BR/SA/60186, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.