Review Vacancy
TitleStudent Assistant - 654- EMS (CWD) - Albany
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $16.50 to $20.53 Hourly
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...
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Name Human Resources Management Group
Email Address health.sm.studentrecruit@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217
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.