Budget Office Assistant, Bureau of Budget Administration
About The Position
The Bureau of Budget within the Finance Division of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks a College Aide IA (Freshman/Sophomore) to work as a Budget Office Assistant. The Finance Division is responsible for the department’s finance, contracting, procurement, payroll, and revenue functions. The department serves New York City, which has approximately 8.8 million residents, and has approximately 7,000 employees. The position supports the Bureau of Budget with basic financial analysis, data entry in City and agency accounting systems, and preparation of reports and responses to ad-hoc requests. The assistant also performs other duties as assigned by the Unit Director. College Aide employment is conditioned on continued matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. The position is subject to a maximum tenure of six years. Students may not work more than half-time during weeks when their classes are in session; full-time work is permitted during vacation periods. The City describes benefits available to employees, including a premium-free health insurance plan, a defined benefit pension, a tax-deferred savings program, and a Worksite Wellness Program. Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s associated union or benefit fund. Depending on the position, employees may be able to work from home up to two days per week.
Requirements
- Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school.
- Continued student status is required for employment.
- Students may not work more than half-time in a week when their classes are in session; full-time work is permitted during vacation periods.
- Maximum tenure in the College Aide title is six years.
Responsibilities
- Assist with basic financial analysis.
- Perform data entry in City and agency accounting systems.
- Assist with preparing reports and responding to ad-hoc requests.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Unit Director.
Benefits
- Premium-free health insurance plan; the posting says it saves employees over $10,000 annually based on a 2024 assessment.
- A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly retirement payments.
- Tax-deferred savings program.
- Worksite Wellness Program.
- Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
- Depending on the position, employees may be able to work from home up to two days during the week.
- Job security compared to private-sector employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
