Review Vacancy
TitleStudent Assistant - 654 - EMS (FO) - Albany
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $16.50 to $20.53 Hourly
Duties Description Duties include, but are not limited to:
-Reviewing and processing vouchers for payment
-scanning paper files into digital system
-maintaining multiple tracking systems for audits and purchases
-monitoring and maintaining multiple email BML's and directing emails to appropriate staff.
-Review and process travel reimbursement vouchers
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: Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and SharePoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to proofread and format documents
• Excellent organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential information
• Ability to work independently and contribute meaningfully to a team
• Ability to learn new software, including databases and tracking systems
• Great time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communications
Additional Comments This position requires a 20 hour per week commitment.
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.
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
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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-FO/ALBANY included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group,BR/SA/654/EMS-FO/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.