State Of New York Albany , NY 12201
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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 06/18/24
Applications Due07/02/24
Vacancy ID161247
Basics
Schedule
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Job Specifics
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NY HELPNo
AgencyFinancial System, Statewide
TitleStudent Assistant, NS #24-21
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Salary GradeHourly
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $17 to $17 Hourly
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Albany
Street Address Statewide Financial System
W. A. Harriman State Office Building Campus, Bldg. 5
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12227
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be currently enrolled as part-time or full-time high school, undergraduate, or graduate college students at an education institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education.
Preferred Qualifications:
Commitment to superior Customer Service including:
Essential soft skills required to liaise with team members at all levels of the organization and SFS customers
Ability to authentically build trusted relationships and maintain a positive work environment
Ability to develop and understand complex oral and written instructions and to read and understand technical literature
Ability to convey information both o
Duties Description SFS is a New York State implementation of PeopleSoft Financials running on Oracle Database, and includes an extensive array of PeopleSoft modules, along with a number of associated software applications. The SFS system is used by multiple state agencies and vendors to manage and execute their financial business processes.
The student assistant will work with the Solution Services Team in areas related to documentation, training material development, change management, and outreach in support of SFS activities.
General Job Responsibilities:
Work with the team to develop project materials, including but not limited to: communications, presentations, training materials, test scripts, reference documents, and content for distributing to agencies and as well as internal knowledge transfer
Schedule meetings for project team coordination of testing/training materials, knowledge transfer with other SFS Divisions, stakeholders
Assist SFS project teams in the coordination of internal testing activities to ensure all users have information they need in a timely fashion
Assist SFS project leads with the preparation and disseminating of materials to stakeholders for existing and new policies, programs and activities related to SFS enhancements
Coordinate activities in support of projects at SFS to ensure the project objectives are met
Develop and update internal procedural documentation capturing critical internal SFS business processes
Assist with developing deployment plans
Perform other duties, as assigned
Additional Comments This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. You are advised that, should you accept a job offer with SFS, you may be required to be fingerprinted.
SFS is the organization that manages the enterprise financial system that supports the business of New York State government. SFS is an independent entity jointly governed by the Office of the State Comptroller and the Division of the Budget.
As one of the largest public sector enterprise financial systems in the United States, SFS processes an average of 22,000 voucher transactions daily and about $150 billion in payments per year using Oracle PeopleSoft technology. SFS staff provide extensive operational support to over 70 NYS agencies and authorities. SFS continues to work on major initiatives to expand the use of system functionality and works collaboratively with agencies and the NYS Office of Information Technology Services clusters that support IT systems across the State.
Currently, we are looking for motivated, highly qualified professionals who can lead and support ongoing transformational statewide information technology projects. Focused on best practices, continuous improvement, and enabling efficient government operations, SFS team members include programmers, project managers, PeopleSoft experts, database and security administrators, business analysts, and customer service and change management professionals. Located in Albany, NY, SFS is a fast-paced, dynamic place to work, where individuals have the opportunity to support the transformation of NYS government's financial business processes. SFS is committed to diversity and workforce development, providing its employees with professional growth through training opportunities and knowledge sharing.
To learn more about SFS, visit our website at www.sfs.ny.gov.
Work hours and telecommuting availability (50% maximum) for this position will be discussed during the interview process, and are subject to operational needs and the telecommuting application process.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. SFS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name SFS Personnel
Telephone
Fax
Email Address personnel@sfs.ny.gov
Address
Street W. A. Harriman State Office Building Campus, Bldg. 5
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12227
Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume by e-mail. Please be sure to indicate that you are applying for the position of Student Assistant, #24-21.
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