EEO College Aide

Agency Description:

The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is a dynamic, client-centered Agency whose mission is to serve New York's small businesses and commercial districts. SBS makes it easier for companies in New York City to form, do business, and grow by providing direct assistance to business owners, promoting commercial districts, promoting financial and economic opportunity among minority and women-owned businesses, preparing New Yorkers for jobs, and linking employers with a skilled and qualified workforce.

Job Description:

The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)'s mission is to ensure that all employees and applicants for employment are given an equal opportunity to succeed in the workplace. The EEO unit works to provide a work environment that accepts and respects individual differences and is free of unlawful discrimination. It is also responsible for ensuring that the Department of Small Business Services (SBS) does not discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment in any manner prohibited by federal state and local law.

In a continuing effort to maintain and operate a culturally competent organization, will liaise with New York City Office of Citywide Equity and Inclusion to create, and carry out diversity and inclusion initiatives, which includes strategies for recruitment, retention, training, and employment engagement; and work alongside SBS' internal partners.

The EEO College Aide will work under general supervision and perform a variety of professional and administrative duties in support of the day-to-day operations of EEO.

Specifically, the EEO College Aide will:

• Assist in EEO advisory memos, investigative reports and any related to EEO.
• Support in coordinating and facilitating agency staff EEO related trainings.
• Aid in the EEO case management and database process including keeping an updated log that tracks each EEO and Reasonable Accommodations (RA) request, including intake date, facts, status of inquiry, close date, and conclusion.
• Help prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Equity and Inclusion reports.
• Assist with the development of strategic goals to implement SBS' EEO Plan.

To apply, go to www.nyc.gov/jobs and search for Job ID: # 806470

Note: We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

If you are unable to apply via Jobs NYC, you can email your cover letter and resume to careers@sbs.nyc.gov with the following in the subject line: EEO College Aide

If you do not have access to email, mail your cover letter & resume to:

NYC Department of Small Business Services

Human Resources Unit

1 Liberty Plaza, 11th Floor

New York, New York 10006

Additional Information

Entering Freshman through completion of Sophomore year eligible for $17.50 to $18.36 per hour

Entering Junior through completion of Senior year eligible for $17.50 to $19.30 per hour

First year graduate level eligible for $18 to $20.30 per hour

Second year graduate level and above eligible for $18 to $21.90 per hour

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.

Preferred Skills

• Superior presentation, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to build coalitions of stakeholders and nurture relationships. - High degree of professionalism, courtesy, strong work ethic, integrity, regard for confidentiality and ability to work with discretion on sensitive matters.. - Detail-oriented, excellent analytical skills, including knowledge of statistical methods, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. - Strong organizational and follow-through to coordinate work plans, prioritize assignments and meet deadlines. - Must have strong analytical skills and ability to translate metrics, research, and trends into strategy. - Superior writing, verbal, communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals at all levels of the Department. - Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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 individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.