Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of

TitleStudent Assistant - 212154

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $16 to $28 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 15 - 30

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Office of Justice Research and Performance (OJRP) is seeking student assistants to help support two units. The handling of these tasks will help the students gain professional skills while assisting OJRP with special projects.

The Student Assistants will assist with duties including, but not limited to:

• Assist with routine facilitation of the collection of agency key performance indicators.
• Prepare summary reports which may include evaluation and/or identification of data trends.
• Prepare charts, tables, and graphics.
• Prepare various documents for performance program activities.
• Assist with the production and review of routine probation reports and ad hoc data requests.

Minimum Qualifications Must be a current student enrolled in a matriculating degree program and have completed a minimum of one (1) year as a student at a degree-granting two or four-year college or university.

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum standing of Sophomore (2nd year) undergraduate status, or Master’s degree status. Doctoral students are encouraged to apply. The preferred candidate would possess:

• Excellent written communication, research and writing skills, attention to detail
• Experience with MS Office products and Excel
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience with statistical analysis software

Additional Comments Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Please be advised that the Division of Criminal Justice Services does not currently offer sponsorship for employment visas.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Unit at DEIA@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 457-8895.

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

How to Apply

Name Cherise Watson

Telephone (518) 485-6816

Fax (518) 457-4000

Email Address DCJSJobs@dcjs.ny.gov

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease send a cover letter and resume to the email address above. Please reference posting # 212154 on your cover letter.

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