Duties Description 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 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.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
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System
Shift & Geographic pay differentials
Affordable Health Care options
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
And many more...
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.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.htmSome positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
