Student Assistant -Public Health ODT - 00654 - Albany

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Review and analyze trends in program data Establish baseline dataDevelop surveys and interview guides for stakeholders (transplant center staff, program participants, Department staff, etc.) Create continuous quality improvement plans for Department staff to improve processes and procedures of the programAssist in planning a media campaign for the Living Donor Support ProgramAssist in planning the next NYS Transplant Council meeting Other duties as assigned

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be a matriculated undergraduate or graduate college student. Documentation of Fall 2026 matriculation and enrollment in the Fall semester must be submitted with your resume. Preferred Qualifications: College or graduate student interested in exploring a career in public health with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, ability to work on multiple projects with various staff, prioritize assignments and meet deadlines, work independently and as part of a team, problem solve effectively. The student assistant should be flexible and responsive, have excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills, and be proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint).

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments The Bureau of Organ Donation and Transplantation oversee the NYS Donate Life Registry, the Living Donor Support Program, the Transplant Council, and licensure and oversight of NYS transplant centers. In October 2025, the Bureau launched the new Living Donor Support Program aimed at decreasing financial barriers to becoming a living donor. The student assistant will collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data and develop recommendations to improve the program. The student will review and analyze process measure data, develop baseline data, and develop and implement quality improvement projects for the Living Donor Support Program. They will also conduct interviews with stakeholders to provide recommendations for improvements.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• And many more...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: you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email [email protected] 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.

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