Administrative Assistant
The Department of Health is seeking individuals to work in one of a variety of administrative areas including : finance, public outreach and education, and / or operations in a public health program. Depending on assignment, tasks may include, but are not limited to :
- Support research projects, develop written documents and contribute to shaping programs that advance health equity
- Prepare documents and reports, including correspondence to various stakeholders
- Design queries and reports using various software programs
- Collect data
- Conduct data analysis
- Develop statistical summary reports on identified performance indicators
- Create, build and maintain databases
- Update spreadsheets
- Respond to inquiries via email, mail and phone
- Work with various systems to intake and track data
- Assist with special projects
- Other duties as assigned
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 :
College or graduate student interested in exploring a career in public health administrationExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to work on multiple projects with various staff, prioritize assignments and meet deadlinesAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to problem solve effectivelyFlexible and responsiveExcellent oral and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal skillsProficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint) and other computer programs as neededTemporary, part-time, non-competitive. Salary determined by academic level. Hours worked and schedule are flexible and dependent upon assignment. Must maintain matriculated student status to retain employment. Albany-area work locations.
Job functions :
Accounting / AuditingBusiness AdministrationAdvertising, Marketing, Media & PRCustomer Service / Technical SupportContract Management / GrantsData AnalyticsFinance / BudgetHealthcare AdministrationHealth Records Management / ConversionInformation TechnologyOperationsProject ManagementResearch / Writing / EditingTrainingWe offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including :
Holiday & Paid Time OffPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement SystemShift & Geographic pay differentialsAffordable Health Care optionsFamily dental and vision benefits at no additional costNYS Deferred Compensation planAccess to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings BondsAnd 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 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.