Job Opportunity

The Department of Health is seeking individuals to work in one of a variety of administrative areas including: finance, public outreach and education, and/or operations in a public health program. Depending on assignment, tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Support research projects, develop written documents and contribute to shaping programs that advance health equity
• Prepare documents and reports, including correspondence to various stakeholders
• Design queries and reports using various software programs
• Collect data
• Conduct data analysis
• Develop statistical summary reports on identified performance indicators
• Create, build and maintain databases
• Update spreadsheets
• Respond to inquiries via email, mail and phone
• Work with various systems to intake and track data
• Assist with special projects
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

College or graduate student interested in exploring a career in public health administration

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work on multiple projects with various staff, prioritize assignments and meet deadlines

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to problem solve effectively

Flexible and responsive

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint) and other computer programs as needed

Additional Comments:

These positions may be year-round and are considered temporary, part-time, and non-competitive. Student Assistants are expected to work in their assigned office. Hours worked and schedule are flexible and dependent upon class schedule and work assignment. You must maintain matriculated student status to retain employment.

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

Temporary, part-time, non-competitive. Salary determined by academic level. Hours worked and schedule are flexible and dependent upon assignment. Must maintain matriculated student status to retain employment. Albany-area work locations.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Accounting/Auditing

Business Administration

Advertising, Marketing, Media & PR

Customer Service/Technical Support

Contract Management/Grants

Data Analytics

Finance/Budget

Healthcare Administration

Health Records Management/Conversion

Information Technology

Operations

Project Management

Research/Writing/Editing

Training

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.