MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program, pursuing a degree in Education, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, History, Government, Public Policy, Public Health, Marketing/Market Research or a related field.
• A Bachelor's degree in Education, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, History, Government, Public Policy, Public Health or related fields.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Familiarity with qualitative research methods and data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for education and a desire to contribute to meaningful initiatives.

NOTE: Qualifying candidates must be available to work part-time through the end of the current semester and full-time, 37.5 hours per week once the current semester ends. It is anticipated that candidates will begin full-time employment mid to late May. HESC's business hours require working between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Duties Description DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES: Duties include but are not limited to:

1. Contribute to the development of surveys and interview guides to determine experience of recipients of HESC financial aid grants and scholarships.

2. Help coordinate data collection.

3. Conduct one-on-one interviews or assist with moderating focus groups.

4. Assist in the development of qualitative coding frameworks, definitions, and codebook.

5. Assist with the preparation and management of qualitative databases.

6. Assist with identifying common themes on data gathered.

7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments NOTE: Qualifying candidates must be available to work part-time through the end of the current semester and full-time, 37.5 hours per week once the current semester ends. It is anticipated that candidates will begin full-time employment mid to late May. HESC's business hours require working between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

METHOD OF APPLICATION: To apply, by April 27, 2024, please submit a cover letter and updated resume to "resumes@hesc.ny.gov" indicating that you are applying for the position of Student Assistant.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Bureau of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-7556

Fax (518) 473-6685

Email Address resumes@hesc.ny.gov

Address

Street 99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12255

Notes on Applying To apply, by April 27, 2024, please submit a cover letter and updated resume to "resumes@hesc.ny.gov" indicating that you are applying for the position of Student Assistant.