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Student Assistant (multiple positions)

NYS Department of Health
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Duties DescriptionThe Department of Health is seeking individuals to work in one of a variety of administrative areas including: finance, human resources, legal, public affairs, and/or operations, or in a public health program. Depending on assignment, tasks may include, but are not limited to:
• 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 QualificationsCandidates 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: 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 CommentsTemporary, 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
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Legal
• Operations
• Project Management
• Research/Writing/Editing
• Training