Student Assistant - Artificial Intelligence

The New York State Department of Health is hiring a Student Assistant to support its artificial intelligence and data governance work. The role researches AI trends, identifies opportunities to improve business processes, supports AI pilot and review activities, and maintains related documentation and tracking resources.

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Responsibilities

• Ability to research rapidly evolving AI trends & present finding to team
• Monitor industry emerging AI trends and technologies
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI technology to enhance business processes
• Laise with various program areas to gain a comprehensive understanding of data science solutions
• Collaborate with data engineers, software developers, and other IT professionals to ensure proper implementation of AI models
• Contribute to and participate in state-level AI Pilot programs
• Facilitate communication between program areas and AI review teams to ensure timely completion of reviews and accurate documentation
• Record and maintain proper documentation on AI processes, policies, application configuration and help related materials
• Manage and update the request AI tracker
• Maintain custom AI SharePoint site to keep data current and relevant
• Adhere to DOH and ITS policies, technical standards and security protocols

Preferred

• Strong understanding of AI and AI Governance
• Academic or practical exposure of AI regulatory frameworks
• Previous coursework or projects centered on AI or natural language processing
• Basic understanding of data classification and data privacy principles
• Excellent verbal, analytical, and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze and communicate business needs
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to problem solve effectively
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,) and other computer programs as needed

Benefits

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• Telecommuting is permissible up to 50% of working hours based on operational needs and at the discretion of the assigned Program area.
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Qualifications

• Candidates must be a matriculated undergraduate or graduate college student
• Strong understanding of AI and AI Governance
• Academic or practical exposure of AI regulatory frameworks
• Previous coursework or projects centered on AI or natural language processing
• Basic understanding of data classification and data privacy principles
• Excellent verbal, analytical, and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze and communicate business needs
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to problem solve effectively
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,) and other computer programs as needed

Required skills

• AI Governance, AI Regulatory Frameworks, Artificial Intelligence, Data Classification, Data Privacy, Microsoft Office, Natural Language Processing

Preferred skills

• Ability to analyze and communicate business needs, Ability to problem solve effectively, Ability to work independently and as part of a team, Academic or practical exposure of AI regulatory frameworks, Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, Strong understanding of AI and AI Governance