Student Assistant - 221257

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/05/26

Applications Due
08/15/26

Vacancy ID221257

* Basics

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* Location

* Job Specifics

* How to Apply

NY HELPNo

Agency Criminal Justice Services, Division of

Title Student Assistant - 221257

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary Range From $16 to $28 Hourly

Employment Type

Part-Time

Part-time Percent 0%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 20 hours (flexible)

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 Code
12210

Duties Description The Office of Program Development and Funding (OPDF) is seeking a student assistant for the VAWA/Victim Services Unit. The handling of these tasks will help the student gain professional skills while assisting OPDF with special projects.

The student intern in the VAWA Unit of OPDF will assist with, including but not limited to:

* Vendor profile investigations.

* NYS Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) compliance documentation.

* Site visit preparation.

* Progress report tracking and close-outs.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred candidate would possess experience with Microsoft 365, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and writing/analysis skills.

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  or .

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

Name Cherise Watson

Telephone

Fax

Email Address DCJSJobs.gov

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

Alfred

E. Smith Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

Notes on Applying Please send a cover letter and resume to the email address above. Please reference posting # 221257 on your cover letter.

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