College Aide

College Aide Manhattan, NY Job Details Full-time $17.50 - $21.90 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Loan forgiveness Qualifications Some college Financial data reconciliation Computer Science Management Information Systems Inventory management Software coding Project planning Word processing Internal compliance auditing Data analysis skills Filing Collaborating with government agencies Financial management report preparation Research Mid-level Software installation Financial analysis Regulatory legal research Databases System maintenance Financial fraud investigation Financial statement preparation Patch management Computer hardware Investigation evidence collection Hardware support Accounting Organizational skills Audit risk assessments Software testing Cybersecurity Financial audit support Communication skills Network security Information Technology Full Job Description College Aide

DEPARTMENT OF INVESTIGATION

Posted On:

04/01/2026 Full-Time Location

MANHATTAN

No Exam Required Department Various Units Salary Range:

$17.50 - $21.90 Save Job Description The New York City Department of Investigation ("DOI") is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country; its mission is to combat municipal corruption. DOI serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds. DOI is seeking to hire four (4) College Aides to serve in an array of roles in Investigations and Operations. College Aides can be assigned to work on sensitive and confidential investigations pertaining to waste, fraud, and corruption within city agencies, conduct investigations related to city employees, city vendors, and recipients of city funds in addition to examining and analyzing financial records and documents, analyze complex data and information technology. The ideal Investigative College Aide will: assist in developing investigative plans and strategies; identify, obtain, and analyze relevant evidence and records; and conduct interviews. prepare investigative files, to include proper handling, filing, of current and closed investigations. work with other investigative, law enforcement, and prosecutorial agencies. work on multi-disciplinary teams with other DOI investigators, auditors, and city agency staff. Operations College Aide can select between Finance/Budget, Internal Audit and Information Technology. The ideal Finance/Budget, Internal Audit College Aide will: analyze financial information such as revenue and expense projections and reconcile financial statements. prepare financial reports, such as balance sheets, invoices, and other documents. participate in Internal Audit and Risk activities, such as risk assessments, internal audit projects and aggregate, analyze and visualize risk data. research laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures, and external regulatory documents to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations, specifically pertaining to federal forfeiture funds. The ideal Information Technology College Aide will: assist in planning, execution, and completion of IT projects and collaborate with project teams to ensure project goals are achieved. work with senior IT staff in Cyber Security to implement system upgrades and patches to ensure network security and optimal performance. collaborate with the development team on coding, testing, and debugging software applications. assist end-users by troubleshooting hardware and software issues and respond to and resolve help desk tickets in a timely manner. install, configure, and maintain computer systems and applications. assist with inventory and analyze inventory data If selected, the college aide will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. To Apply All applicants, including current City Employees may apply by going to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov and search for the specific Job ID #. Please do not email, mail, or fax your resume to DOI directly. Submissions of resumes do not guarantee an interview. Due to the high volume of resumes DOI receives for positions, only selected candidates will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval for budgeted headcount.

COLLEGE AIDE

(ALL

CITY DEPTS

) - 10209

Minimum Qualifications For Assignment Level I:

Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school. For Assignment Level II (Information Technology): Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow): Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. Appointments to this Assignment Level will be made by the Technology Steering Committee through the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.

SPECIAL NOTE

Maximum tenure for all Assignment Levels in the title of College Aide is 6 years. No student shall be employed more than half-time in any week in which classes in which the student is enrolled are in session. Students may be employed full-time during their vacation periods. Preferred Skills 1. Ability to analyze, assess, and draw conclusions based on a multitude of complex documents and data, including but not limited to policies, procedures, and financial documents. 2. Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and databases. Strong interpersonal skills, oral communication, and interviewing skills. 3. Ability to write succinct and organized reports. 4. Ability to exercise discretion on sensitive and confidential matters. Strong organizational skills and proven ability to manage time efficiently, meet deadlines, and multi-task. Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview. Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. Save Job

ID 775628

Posted until 04/01/2026 Title code 10209 Civil service title

COLLEGE AIDE

(ALL

CITY DEPTS

) Title classification Non-Competitive-5 Business title

College Aide Experience Level:

Student Job level 01 Number of positions 2 Work location 180

Maiden Lane Category:

Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement College Aide