Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleStudent Assistant EMS (COAS) - 00654 - Albany

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeHourly

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

Salary RangeFrom $16.50 to $20.53 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 20

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address Division of State EMS

875 Central Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12866

Job Specifics

Duties Description Council Operations Administrative Support – 60%
• Preparing for Council Meetings by assisting with document preparation, agenda review, and coordination of materials.
• Provide on-site support at meetings, as directed by supervisor and Division Leadership.
• Maintain and audit internal membership records, listservs, and databases
• Participate in the council vetting process. Including preparing packages for signature, overseeing tracking, and acting as a liaison with the Department's Division of Council Operations.

Engage with stakeholders – 20%
• Engage in virtual and in-person meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including Department of Health staff and Council Members
Other duties as assigned – 20%

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

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• 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


Preferred Majors
• Public Health
• Business Administration
• Emergency Medical Services
• Communications
• Other related degree

Additional Comments 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.

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

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

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.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group

Telephone 518-485-6563

Fax (518) 473-3395

Email Address health.sm.studentrecruit@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and proof of matriculation for Spring 2026 as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to health.sm.studentrecruit@health.ny.gov, with Reference BR/SA/00654/EMS-COAS/ALBANY included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group BR/SA/00654/EMS-COAS/ALBANY , Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395.