Policy Assistant — Citywide Policy & Data Research

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

City of New York seeks a College Aide to support policy, records management, and citywide policy cataloging. The role offers exposure to HC/CPP units and work across departments within DCAS and City agencies.

You will review materials, track inquiries, and assist in building an online policy library. Residency rules apply; the position emphasizes accuracy, organization, and collaborative work with policy staff.

Qualifications

• 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, IT course of study in information technology, computer science, MIS, data processing, or closely related field, including 9 credits.
• For Assignment Level III, IT-related studies with 9 credits; appointments by Technology Steering Committee through the Department of IT and Telecommunications.

Responsibilities

• Review policy and procedure related materials.
• Review and track policy inquiries and maintain Citywide Personnel Policy correspondence spreadsheets.
• Set up databases and information systems to catalogue and access information.
• Research new and innovative policies, strategic plans, and goals under administrative direction.
• Participate in trainings and meetings; draft proposals and timelines.
• Classify and catalog information.
• Perform policy analysis.
• Scan and automate policy documents.
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Online research tools

Education

College matriculation

IT-focused college matriculation

IT fellowship matriculation

Job description

City of New York seeks a College Aide to support policy, records management, and citywide policy cataloging. The role offers exposure to HC/CPP units and work across departments within DCAS and City agencies.

You will review materials, track inquiries, and assist in building an online policy library. Residency rules apply; the position emphasizes accuracy, organization, and collaborative work with policy staff.