Student Assistant
- 00654
- Narcotics (LRCU)
- Albany State of New York
- Health, Department of Albany, NY Job Details Part-time $16.50
- $20.
53 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Qualifications Legislative analysis Version control Statutory legal research Public policy development Government policy analysis Presentations for conferences or internal meetings Paralegal Studies Microsoft Office Regulatory legal research Public Administration Copy editing Policy & process development Research report preparation Project management Public Health Compliance documentation Document review Organizational skills Pharmacy SharePoint Technical writing Business Administration Document change management Business Research findings presentation Communication skills Policy Development Entry level Conducting policy research Full Job Description The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description This position is located in the Licensing and Regulatory Compliance Unit within the New York State Department of Health's Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement. This position is responsible for providing program-level support to the Licensing and Regulatory Compliance Unit, including but not limited to review of incoming license applications for compliance with application requirements, and review of requests for destruction of controlled substances. The Student Assistant will assist with other projects as assigned, including but not limited to conducting research to support development of regulations or policy, prepare written communications (emails, procedures and other documentation) for stakeholders. The Student Assistant ensures high-level decision making and strategy is informed by research, analysis and well-organized program operations. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be a matriculated undergraduate or graduate college student. Documentation of Fall 2026 matriculation and enrollment in the Fall semester must be submitted with your resume.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Experience coordinating multiple concurrent tasks or projects under tight timelines Experience researching, collecting, and analyzing information to prepare written reports, memoranda, presentations, or briefing documents Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and SharePoint, including document version control Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to proofread and format technical documents Ability to interpret statutes, regulations, and policy guidance and summarize key points clearly Excellent organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential information Preferred Majors Public Administration Paralegal Studies or other Law Degree Program Public Health Pharmacy Business Administration Project Management Additional comments regarding the vacancy. 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. Telecommuting is permissible up to 50% of working hours based on operational needs and at the discretion of the assigned Program area. We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: Holiday & Paid Time Off Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System Shift & Geographic pay differentials Affordable Health Care options Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost NYS Deferred Compensation plan Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds And many more... 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 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.
