Student Assistant Internship (Chief General Counsel), Ref# 10275

Description

Duties Description

The Student Intern will provide the following services to the Compliance program.

Duties Include

• Research, provide assistance and interpretations on legal and policy issues relating to pre-existing, new and cutting-edge deployment of technology across State agencies;
• Draft and apply ITS' regulations, policies and guidelines on such matters as the Electronic Signatures and Records Act (ESRA), online personal privacy, IT security, online identity and access management requirements, website accessibility, acceptable use of IT resources and social media use;
• Test and build libraries within AI tools used within CGC to support agency legal operations; and
• Other projects as needed.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Research Skills to provide assistance and interpretations on legal and policy issues relating to pre-existing, new and cutting-edge deployment of technology across State agencies.
• Drafting and applying ITS' regulations, policies and guidelines on such matters as the Electronic Signatures and Records Act (ESRA), online personal privacy, IT security, online identity and access management requirements, website accessibility, acceptable use of IT resources and social media use.
• Drafting and reviewing legislation relating to the provision of IT services and other programs related to ITS.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen or foreign national eligible to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be currently attending a New York State college, university or graduate program, or be a resident of New York State attending a college, university or graduate program outside of New York State
• Must have completed a minimum of one (1) year as a student at a degree-granting two or four-year college or university (completion of one year’s worth of academic credits over a more extended period of time may qualify part-time students) OR currently enrolled graduate student or accepted in a graduate degree program
• Must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or equivalent to a C.
  
  

Additional Comments

ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.

This position can be part time or full time.

Fingerprinting and background check may be required.

Benefits Of Working For NYS For Eligible Employees

Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

Holiday & Paid Time Off

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
• Up to 50% telecommuting
  
  

Health Care Benefits

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
  
  

Additional Benefits

• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.
  
  

The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.