Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 04/20/18
Applications Due: 06/01/18
Vacancy ID: 51647

Position Information

AgencyBudget, Division of

TitleSummer Internship - School Aid Program Analyst

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $15.08 to $18.72 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address NYS Division of the Budget

State Capitol

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12224

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Graduate Interns: Preferred candidates have completed one year of study in at least one of the following areas: public administration, economics, business administration, public policy or public affairs.

Undergraduate Interns: Preferred candidates have completed course work study in at least one of the following areas: public administration, economics, business administration, public policy or public affairs.

Applicants should possess strong analytical, and writing skills, demonstrate an attention to detail, possess good interpersonal skills, and have the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. An interest in education finance policy is required.

Duties Description The Education and Arts Unit of the Division of the Budget (DOB) is seeking an intern to be part of a seven-person team responsible for budgeting over $27 billion in School Aid programs. This position provides broad-based experience in all aspects of elementary and secondary education finance.

Responsibilities of the School Aid Program Analyst would include, but are not limited to:
• Analyzing the funding level and distribution of School Aid;
• Assisting in the review of school district submissions of school-level allocations and funding plans;
• Assisting in the development of policy and fiscal recommendations for the Executive Budget;
• Evaluating school district finances, including property taxes, spending and budgets, as well as Federal education funding;
• Analyzing policy issues such as student performance, school construction, pupil transportation, community schools, and career and technical education;
• Reviewing proposed legislation and Smart Schools Investment Plans;
• Assisting in the development and implementation of education initiatives; and
• Monitoring State spending on education and updating the State’s Financial Plan.

Additional Comments To be considered for a Student Internship with the Budget Division, please complete the Online Employment Application at https://www.budget.ny.gov/resume/ and select "Summer Internship"

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

Contact Information

Name The DOB Personnel Office

Telephone

Fax 518 486-5617

Email Address personnel@budget.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Division of the Budget

State Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

 

Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for a Student Internship with the Budget Division, please complete the Online Employment Application at https://www.budget.ny.gov/resume/ and select "Summer Internship".