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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/17/25

Applications Due07/27/25

Vacancy ID192546

NY HELPNo

AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of

TitleStudent Assistant

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $16 to $21 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Duties Description The Office of Justice Research and Performance (OJRP) uses available, relevant data to conduct research and analysis, produce statistical reports, data sets and/or information that informs the Division of Criminal Justice Service (DCJS), public, legislature, policies, best practices, and more, among many other functions. The selected candidate will support the agency's internal performance management and process improvement unit. Duties included but are not limited to:

• Prepare accurate and error-free Monthly Statistical Reports (MSRs) for all DCJS offices;
• Perform unit-supported monthly and quarterly processing and data entry of specific data sets;
• Communicate regularly with office contacts regarding MSR data entry cycles and deadlines;
• Complete initial data entry for Quarterly Performance Reports;
• Prepare annual report compilations for distribution to Executive staff;
• Assist with simple process improvement projects on an ad hoc basis; training will be provided as necessary; and,
• Perform additional assignments and activities as necessary to support the Performance and Lean program.

Minimum Qualifications Must be a current student enrolled in a matriculating degree program and have completed a minimum of one (1) year as a student at a degree-granting two or four-year college or university.

Additional Comments Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Please be advised that the Division of Criminal Justice Services does not currently offer sponsorship for employment visas.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Unit at DEIA@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 485-1704.

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

Name Samantha McCarthy

Telephone (518) 485-0614

Fax (518) 457-4000

Email Address DCJSJobs@dcjs.ny.gov

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease send a cover letter and resume to the email address above. Please reference posting # 192546 on your cover letter.

DCJS was named to the Times Union’s list of 2017 through 2025 Top Workplaces as voted on by our employees.

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