Student Assistant - Artificial Intelligence - 00654 - Albany

New York State Department of Health; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & Paid Time Off

PSLF

NYS Pension

Shift & Geographic pay differentials

Affordable Health Care options

Dental and Vision benefits

Deferred Compensation plan

529/ABLE College Savings Programs

Job summary

The New York State Department of Health is offering a temporary, part-time student internship focused on AI governance and data science support. You will research evolving AI trends, monitor regulatory frameworks, and collaborate with data engineers and software developers to ensure proper AI model implementation.

Flexibility includes telecommuting up to 50% of hours. Ideal candidates are matriculated students for Fall 2026, with strong written and verbal communication skills and an interest in

Qualifications

• Matriculated undergraduate or graduate student; Fall 2026 enrollment required.
• Strong understanding of AI and governance.
• Exposure to AI regulatory frameworks.
• Coursework or projects in AI or NLP.
• Understanding of data classification and privacy principles.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Research AI trends and present findings to team.
• Monitor industry AI trends and technologies.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI in business processes.
• Collaborate with data engineers and software developers on AI models.
• Maintain AI documentation and tracker.
• Adhere to NYS DOH policies and security protocols.

Skills

AI governance

Regulatory knowledge

NLP exposure

Data privacy

Analytical communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Matriculated student status

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Specific Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

Duties Description

• Ability to research rapidly evolving AI trends & present finding to team.
• Monitor industry emerging AI trends and technologies.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI technology to enhance business processes.
• Laise with various program areas to gain a comprehensive understanding of data science solutions.
• Collaborate with data engineers, software developers, and other IT professionals to ensure proper implementation of AI models.
• Contribute to and participate in state-level AI Pilot programs.
• Facilitate communication between program areas and AI review teams to ensure timely completion of reviews and accurate documentation.
• Record and maintain proper documentation on AI processes, policies, application configuration and help related materials.
• Manage and update the request AI tracker.
• Maintain custom AI SharePoint site to keep data current and relevant.
• Adhere to DOH and ITS policies, technical standards and security protocols.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must be a matriculated undergraduate or graduate college student. Documentation of matriculation and enrollment in the Fall 2026 semester must be submitted with your resume.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong understanding of AI and AI Governance.
• Academic or practical exposure of AI regulatory frameworks.
• Previous coursework or projects centered on AI or natural language processing.
• Basic understanding of data classification and data privacy principles.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and communicate business needs.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to problem solve effectively
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,) and other computer programs as needed

Additional Comments

Temporary, part-time, non-competitive. Salary determined by academic level. 20 hours per week during the academic year is required, schedule is flexible. Must maintain matriculated student status to retain employment.

When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications. Telecommuting is permissible up to 50% of working hours based on operational needs and at the discretion of the assigned Program area.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds

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 [phone] or email [e-mail] to make a request.

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.