StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleChief Technology Office (CTO) Engineering Services Student Assistant, Ref. #16500

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $20.89 to $23.43 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 50%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 30

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Swan Street Building Core 4 Floor 3

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Minimum Qualifications • Must be a US citizen or foreign national eligible to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be currently attending a New York State college, university or graduate program, or be a resident of New York State attending a college, university or graduate program outside of New York State
• Minimum Sophomore level college student
• Must have completed a minimum of one (1) year as a student at a degree-granting two or four-year college or university (completion of one year’s worth of academic credits over a more extended period of time may qualify part-time students)
• Or currently enrolled graduate student or accepted in a graduate degree program
• Must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or equivalent to a C.

Duties Description As a part of The Chief Technology Office, the User Experience Design team works collaboratively across The Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) and state agencies to help design technology solutions that improve the usability, functionality, and the overall experience for NYS citizens.

The User Experience Design team is seeking a student assistant to help integrate user experience (UX) design into technology projects across multiple agencies, and internal ITS projects. The student’s academic knowledge will be valued by the team, as well as their unique perspective and creative thinking skills. The student assistant will gain experience in:

· User research and analysis

· Branding and visualizations

· Wireframing and prototyping

· Usability testing

· Content strategy

· Design thinking facilitation

· Industry standard tools

Branding and visualizations are important aspects of internal and external projects, meetings, presentations, and workshops that the team facilitates. The student assistant will create new or update existing visual assets using the NYS branding guidelines while considering any additional guidelines/constraints.

Throughout project engagements, the student assistant will conduct research and analysis alongside team members. Being part of a design team, it is important for the student to have strong analytical and creative thinking skills necessary for participating in team discussions and solving design problems for a variety of systems and services. The student will also be responsible for information like survey results, tracking, and monitoring users in team software offerings.

In addition to working collaboratively on team projects, the student assistant will work with their supervisor to complete independent projects based on personal skills, interests, and career goals. Independent projects aim to benefit the team goals, but will also provide the student with personal accomplishment.

The goal of the student assistantship position is to give the student the opportunity to practice skills learned in their academic studies through real-life application in an environment that will foster practical growth of their skills. Students are encouraged to take some risks, ask questions, and participate as a valued member of the User Experience Design team.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Schuyler Younkin

Telephone 518 473-5282

Fax 518 402-4924

Email Address ogs.sm.HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services Human Resources Management

26th Floor, Corning Tower

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, by 1/28/2022, please submit a clear, concise cover letter, resume, and college transcript indicating that you are applying for Engineering Services Student Assistant, Ref. #16500. Please clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

New York State is an equal opportunity employer. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.