Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleStudent Assistant -654- Narcotics (LRCU) - Albany

Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services

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 Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement

Riverview Center, 150 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12204

Job Specifics

Duties Description This position is located in the Licensing and Regulatory Compliance Unit within the New York State Department of Health's Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement. This position is responsible for providing program-level support to the Licensing and Regulatory Compliance Unit, including but not limited to review of incoming license applications for compliance with application requirements, and review of requests for destruction of controlled substances.
The Student Assistant will assist with other projects as assigned, including but not limited to conducting research to support development of regulations or policy, prepare written communications (emails, procedures and other documentation) for stakeholders. The Student Assistant ensures high-level decision making and strategy is informed by research, analysis and well-organized program operations.

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

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Experience coordinating multiple concurrent tasks or projects under tight timelines
• Experience researching, collecting, and analyzing information to prepare written reports, memoranda, presentations, or briefing documents
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and SharePoint, including document version control
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to proofread and format technical documents
• Ability to interpret statutes, regulations, and policy guidance and summarize key points clearly
• Excellent organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential information

Preferred Majors
• Public Administration
• Paralegal Studies or other Law Degree Program
• Public Health
• Pharmacy
• Business Administration
• Project Management

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.

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: 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/LRCU-Albany included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, BR/SA/654/LRCU-Albany, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.