New York State Department of Health

Student Assistant - 60186

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must be a matriculated graduate college student. Documentation of current matriculation and enrollment in the current semester must be submitted with your resume.

preferred Qualifications: Graduate Student interested in a career in Data Science.

Technical Proficiency

  • Creating data visualizations for organizational management.
  • Proficiency in data aggregation, data cleaning, and general-purpose programming languages (SAS, Python, R, Tableau, SQL).
  • Experience with Microsoft Office.

Analytical And Organizational Skills

  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize, and handle multiple responsibilities with strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills

Duties Description

Research and Analysis:

  • Conduct research to analyze goals, objectives, and needs.
  • Collect and analyze data.
  • Develop statistical summary reports on identified performance indicators.

Writing And Reporting

  • Write reports and summaries.
  • Prepare documents and reports, including correspondence to various stakeholders.
  • Design queries and reports using various software programs.

Project Support

  • Assist in resolving issues using systems and data.
  • Help launch new initiatives.
  • Complete individual and team projects.
  • Assist with special projects.

Database Management

  • Create, build, and maintain databases.
  • Work with various systems to intake and track data.

Other Duties

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Additional Comments

  • Practical experience with varied projects
  • Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with professionals
  • Opportunity to attend meetings and network
  • Flexible schedule (various hours, days, remote options available)
  • Compensation provided based on level of degree work and is not flexible

As a Student Assistant at the Office of Health Insurance Programs, Division of Data Services & Analytics. you will be provided a transformative platform to embark on a journey of hands-on learning and collaboration. You will assist expert Data Analysts on major capstone projects and will have a helping hand in solving real-world complex issues within the Department of Health.

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.

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

  • Seniority level

    Internship
  • Employment type

    Part-time
  • Job function

    Administrative, Human Resources, and Customer Service
  • Industries

    Public Health

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