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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/17/18

Applications Due09/27/18

Vacancy ID59929

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleStudent Assistant, Ref. #90018

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $19.69 to $22.08 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 80%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 30

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building, Core 4

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12223

Minimum Qualifications The minimum qualifications are as follows:

• Must be a US Citizen or foreign national eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Required to have a minimum GPA of 2.0.
• 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 work of academic credits over an extended period of time may qualify part-time students for participation in the Student Intern Program); be a currently enrolled graduate student or have been accepted in a graduate degree program.

Preferred qualifications:
• Junior level college student or graduate level.

Duties Description Under the direction of the User Experience Design team within the Chief Technology Office, the Student Assistant will work 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.

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.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
· User research and analysis
· Branding and visualizations
· Wireframing and prototyping
· Usability testing
· Content strategy
· Design thinking facilitation
· Utilization of industry standard tools

Additional Comments Some positions may require fingerprinting. Selected candidates who are new or returning to NYS service may be required to pay for fingerprinting fees.

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

Name Dan Fitzgerald

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address HR.recruitment@its.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Information Technology Services

ESP, Swan Street Building, Core 4

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume to the attention of Dan Fitzgerald and indicate that you are applying for Student Assistant, Ref #90018. Please clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your Social Security number may be required in order to confirm your eligibility.

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