College Aide - Ferries HR Division

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in the NYC Department of Transportation as a College Aide in the Human Resources Unit. This role offers hands-on training in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding processes while providing valuable administrative support. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical, technical, and communication skills, and will gain experience in drafting job postings, reviewing resumes, and preparing interview materials. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your professional skills in a supportive environment dedicated to public service.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or graduate school.
• Preference for candidates with strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting job postings and reviewing resumes.
• Prepare paperwork for interviews and assist with scheduling.

Skills

Quantitative Skills

Analytical Skills

Technical Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Matriculation at an accredited college

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The NYC Department of Transportation's Ferry Division seeks a College Aide for the Human Resources Unit. Under direct and general supervision of the Personnel Coordinator, the College Aide will perform analytical and administrative work to assist the Personnel Coordinator of the Staten Island Ferry. The selected candidate will receive hands on training in the City's recruiting, hiring, and onboarding processes. Tasks that the College Aide can expect to do at the Staten Island Ferry include but are not limited to: drafting job postings, reviewing resumes, reviewing and drafting interview and hiring packages. The candidate will also be involved in drafting and revising division SOPs and Org Charts. The ideal candidate should be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Preference will be given to candidates with strong quantitative, analytical, technical and communication skills. Any experience with Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL TASKS:
Assists with research on the preparation of specifications of job postings and on projects connected with the hiring of personnel. Prepares final/completion reports for projects. Assists with planning and scheduling of interviews of candidates for positions; prepares paperwork for interviews. Performs light filing, copying, and office organization.


PREFERRED SKILLS
1. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
2. Excellent Interpersonal Skills
3. Attention to Detail


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TWIC REQUIREMENT: Once selected for employment at the Staten Island Ferry, federal regulations require that the applicant must either undergo a federal background check as part of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program or already possess a TWIC. The TWIC must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment. For further program information, visit: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Work Location: 1 Bay St, Staten Island, NY

Work Hours: Mon - Fri: TBD

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

TO APPLY:

Please visit www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID Number: 711903. For current City employees, please log into Employee Self Service (ESS) at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers link. Most public libraries have computers available for use.

No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

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

PREFERRED SKILLS
1. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
2. Excellent Interpersonal Skills
3. Attention to Detail

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.