Student Assistant - 7037 - Syracuse

Student Assistant The Student Assistant will:Assess the administrative needs of the regional office by gathering, reviewing, and evaluating administrative processes.Create reports and summarize contents used by Program Managers.Assist in the preparation for surveillance activities.Provide support by answering phone calls from the general public and appropriately directing callers; requires a firm grasp of the whole Department to ensure calls are adequately answered.Assist in the transition from paper to electronic records and maintaining documents.Participate in work groups and statewide calls in areas of interest, such as epidemiology or emergency management.Other duties as assigned.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:Matriculated college student interested in exploring a career in health or business administrationFlexible and responsiveHave excellent organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to work independently and as part of a teamProblem solve effectivelyHave strong interpersonal skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsExperience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, SharePoint) and other computer programs as neededTemporary, part-time, non-competitive. Salary determined by academic level. Hours worked and schedule are flexible and dependent upon assignment. Must maintain matriculated student status to retain employment.JOB FUNCTIONS:Business AdministrationCustomer Service/Technical SupportHealthcare AdministrationHealth Records Management/ConversionInformation TechnologyOperationsProject ManagementTelecommuting 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 OffPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement SystemShift & Geographic pay differentialsAffordable Health Care optionsFamily dental and vision benefits at no additional costNYS Deferred Compensation planAccess to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings BondsAnd 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.htmIf 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.