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College Aide, Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ACCO)
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College Aide, Junior-Senior Position - Part Time - 20 hours per week
The Finance Division at DOHMH, is seeking to hire one highly motivated, detail-oriented College Aide ; to assist with processing competitive health and human services procurements in the Bureau of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ACCO).
The College Aide will report to the Assistant ACCO-Procurement Optimization, and duties will include but will not be limited to: Proofread and format solicitation documents to align with established practices and templates.
Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To - Proofread and format solicitation documents to align with established practices and templates.
- Under supervision, configure solicitations and proposal questionnaires in PASSPort, the City's end-to-end procurement and financial system.
- Assist with vendor communications by email, phone, or remotely (such as MS Teams).
- Under supervision, update and maintain files (both paper and electronic) and databases.
- Create reports as requested.
- Check records for accuracy of information and for conformity with established policies and procedures.
- Perform a variety of clerical/administrative assignments, including handling routine email assignments, assisting with meeting coordination and scheduling, taking notes at meetings, and performing general office functions such as typing, photocopying, scanning, and answering the phone.
- Perform other duties as needed, including special projects.
Preferred Skills Highly reliable. Competence with basic computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Teams, database applications), and competence with office equipment (computer, printer, photocopier, scanner). Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Why You Should Work For Us - Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
- a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
- additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
- a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
- a tax-deferred savings program and
- a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.
Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.
COLLEGE AIDE (ALL CITY DEPTS) - 10209
Minimum 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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.
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