Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleStudent Assistant - 654- EMS (CWD) - Albany

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

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 Division of State EMS

875 Central Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12206

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Student Assistant will maintain the Pre-hospital Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator Program and Always Ready for Children Emergency Department Pediatric Recognition Program contact databases, EMSC Data Center database, and associated listserv lists. The Student assistant will assist the EMS for Children Program Manager and other EMSC staff with staffing and preparation for the EMS for Children Advisory Committee Meetings and associated projects. The Student Assistant will also provide support during the EMS for Children surveys administered by the EMSC Data Center.

The Student Assistant will gain experience in workflow processes and project management while working in a dynamic team centered environment.

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:
•Strong organizational and time management skills
•Excellent Computer Skills including high competency in Microsoft Office 365 programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project)
•Ability to work with and understand various Databases
•Strong written and verbal communication skills
•Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
•Basic understanding of emergency medicine or emergency medical services is a plus
Preferred Majors
•Emergency Medical Services
•Nursing
•Homeland Security and disaster preparedness
•Data Collection and Analysis
•Health Information Records Management
•Communications
•Business Administration
•Accounting

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.

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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.

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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/EMS-CWD-Albany included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, BR/SA/654/EMS-CWD-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.