College Aide

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish. The Discretionary Action Programs (DAP) Unit is seeking college students in the course of public administration, social work, or related fields for positions as part-time College Aides. Under the supervision of the Assistant Commissioner, College Aides will work with the unit's contracted nonprofit service providers by conducting outreach, assisting with desk review telephone interviews, and supporting Program Managers during off-site visits. Additionally, College Aides will have opportunities to assist the unit with special projects as directed by the DAP Assistant Commissioner Director.

Requirements

• Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school
• Continuance as a student in a college or graduate school (employment is conditioned upon this)
• Course of study in public administration, social work, or related fields

Responsibilities

• Conducting outreach to providers to obtain their required self-reporting End of Year Report documents
• Assist unit staff in Conducting Desk Review telephone interviews with providers to confirm administration and program operations, as required by City Procurement Rules
• Assisting Program Managers in off-site visits to providers
• Assist the unit with special projects, as directed by the DAP Assistant Commissioner Director

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees