Student Assistant

Description
Duties Description
This position is located within the Project Management Unit within the Division of State Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This position is responsible for providing administrative and analytical support to the Project Management Unit, which is responsible for tracking over 25 ongoing EMS initiatives, developing project management infrastructure, and data reporting obligations. Project Support - 60%

Tracking project timelines, deliverables, and documentation using Project Management software (MS Excel, Word, Project, and SharePoint). Preparation of biweekly project management governance board meeting materials, agendas, and minutes. Collecting and organizing program data for internal dashboards. Assisting in process improvement initiatives, including workflow mapping and data validation.

Stakeholder Engagement - 20%

Supporting communication with contractors, internal stakeholders, and other agencies. General administrative tasks such as scheduling and file management. Other duties as assigned - 20%

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must be a matriculated undergraduate or graduate college student. Documentation of current matriculation and enrollment in the Spring 2026 semester must be submitted with your resume.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project)
• Familiarity with Project Management or Data Visualization tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Foundational knowledge of project management principles, public health systems, or emergency medical services
• Experience with data entry, reporting, or administrative support tasks in an office or academic setting

Preferred Majors

• Public Administration
• Business Administration
• Public Health
• Emergency Management
• Data Analytics/Information Systems
• Health Policy
• Other advanced degree

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...

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:

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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.