Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleStudent Assistant -OHIM - 00654 - Albany

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeHourly

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

Salary RangeFrom $16.50 to $20.53 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 20

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 Office of Digital Strategy and Governance

Corning Tower

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Duties Description Specific duties include but are not limited to:
• Manage and update the request AI tracker.
• Maintain custom AI SharePoint site to keep data current and relevant.
• Stay abreast of emerging AI trends and technologies.
• Facilitate communication between program areas and AI review teams to ensure timely completion of reviews and accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with data engineers, software developers, and other IT professionals to ensure proper implementation of AI models.
• Laise with various program areas to gain a comprehensive understanding of data science solutions.
• Contribute to and participate in state-level AI Piolet programs.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI technology to enhance business processes.
• Record and maintain proper documentation on AI processes, policies, application configuration and help related materials.
• Adhere to DOH and ITS policies, technical standards and security protocols.

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

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Strong interest in AI.
• Previous coursework or projects related to AI or natural language processing.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and communicate business needs.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to problem solve effectively
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,) and other computer programs as needed

Additional Comments Temporary, part-time, non-competitive. Salary determined by academic level. 20 hours per week during the academic year is required, schedule is flexible. Must maintain matriculated student status to retain employment.

Telecommuting is permissible up to 50% of working hours based on operational needs and at the discretion of the assigned Program area.

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.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

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.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group

Telephone 518-485-6563

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address health.sm.studentrecruit@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and proof of matriculation for Fall 2026 as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to health.sm.studentrecruit@health.ny.gov, with Reference BR/SA/654/OHIM-Albany included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group BR/SA/654/OHIM-Albany , Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395.