College Aide, Agency Operations

City of New York; All (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of New York is looking for a motivated College Aide to join the Department of Youth and Community Development. This position offers a chance to gain hands-on experience in public sector operations and improve your skills in data analysis while working collaboratively across various departments.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Interest in government operations and public policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination and tracking of agency initiatives.
• Support efforts to improve processes and efficiency.
• Conduct data entry and quality assurance tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Effective communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Data visualization tools

Education

Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school

Specific course of study in related fields

Job description

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish.

The Department of Youth and Community Development is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented
College Aide to support its Agency Operations team. This position offers a unique opportunity for
current student to gain hands-on experience in public sector operations, data analysis, and
interdepartmental coordination within city government.

Key Responsibilities:

-Assist in the coordination and tracking of agency-wide initiatives and projects.

-Support efforts to improve operational processes and enhance organizational efficiency.

-Conduct data entry, validation, and quality assurance tasks to ensure accuracy and consistency
across internal systems.

-Help develop and maintain tracking tools and dashboards for performance metrics and project
milestones.

-Contribute to research and analysis related to agency operations, including the development of
presentations and reports.

-Collaborate with internal departments including Procurement, Fiscal, Human Resources,
Administrative Services, IT and Legal to support cross-functional projects and compliance efforts.

-Assist with administrative tasks and documentation related to project management and internal
initiatives.

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

-Must be currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program, preferably inPublic Administration, Business, Data Analytics, Political Science, Information Systems or a relatedfield.-Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.-Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint) familiarity with datavisualization tools is a plus.-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.-Demonstrated interest in government operations, public policy, or organizational development.-Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with staff across

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.