College Aide

Job Description

The New York City Department of Probation is dedicated to improving public safety by supporting individuals on probation. DOP uses research-based practices to supervise and support people on probation and help prevent further interactions with the justice system. By expanding access to education and gainful employment opportunities, healthcare, family supports, and civic engagement, DOP empowers New Yorkers under their supervision to lead safe and thriving lives.

The Department of Probation is seeking highly motivated students to assist with daily operations within various commands. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Assisting in data collection, data entry, and basic descriptive analyses in Microsoft Access or Excel.
- Assisting in managing research databases that will help the agency assess both client outcomes and its own performance in serving clients.
- Preparing basic reports and presentations on research findings, with close guidance team members and supervisors.
- Assist in the preparation, support and maintenance of database applications, complex spreadsheets and tracking reports; and PowerPoint presentations;
- Assist in the analysis of data and report findings;
- Perform data entry into automated systems;
- Assist with research and information gathering utilizing internet tools and social media technologies;
- Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned.

*Maximum salary is not guaranteed.

COLLEGE AIDE (ALL CITY DEPTS) - 10209

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.

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.