Job Description

Duties Description Under the direction of an Information Metrics supervisor, the student assistant will assist in recording, analyzing, and tracking project-based data for IT projects across the NYS IT project portfolio.
These duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist with reviewing project scope and cost plans to ensure all deliverables are accurately reflected within the project record
• Assist with reviewing new project requests to ensure completeness for governance review based on NYS requirements
• Assist with reviewing Project Change requests for completeness prior to governance review based on NYS requirements
• Work with finance teams such as procurement, budgeting, AR, and AP to acquire a general understanding of NYS procurement laws and workflow
• Assist with developing training materials and process documentation for use by teams external to ITS Finance office
• Give presentations and write reports based on data analysis assignments given

Preferred Skills:
1. Good Verbal and Written Communication Skills
2. Organized, Detail Oriented, and able to multi-task
3. Course Work in Business Analysis, Data analysis, Finance, Accounting, Contract Management, and/or Policy and Administration.
4. Eager to learn with positive attitude
5. Experience in using MS Excel and Office Suite
Minimum Qualifications o Must be a US citizen or foreign national eligible to work in the United States

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be currently attending a New York State college, university or graduate program, or be a resident of New York State attending a college, university or graduate program outside of New York State
• Must have completed a minimum of one (1) year as a student at a degree-granting two or four-year college or university (completion of one year's worth of academic credits over a more extended period of time may qualify part-time students) OR currently enrolled graduate student or accepted in a graduate degree program
• Must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or equivalent to a C.

Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.
This position can be part time or full time.
Fingerprinting and background check may be required.
Benefits of Working for NYS for eligible employees:
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
• Up to 50% telecommuting

Health Care Benefits

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits

• New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.

The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Skills Required