Student Assistant

Job Description and Duties

Under close supervision, the incumbent performs varied administrative or technical duties required by the departmental assignment to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the executive office. The Student Assistant may assist the Director; Chief Deputy Director, Policy; Chief Deputy Director, Budgets; and Chief Operating Officer; and Program Budget Manager(s) and relieves him/her of administrative detail work and research. The incumbent assists and directs a variety of visitors and callers; and performs other administrative work. The incumbent also acts on behalf of the executive staff to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with, and serves as a liaison to, the Governor’s Office, State agencies, Constitutional Officers, the Legislature, and other private/public entities and individuals.

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Special Requirements

Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible.

Finance currently has a hybrid telework model, which requires employees to work in the office a minimum of two days during the workweek with additional in office days required as needed and sometimes on short notice, for reasons such as hearings, site visits, or required in-person meetings or trainings. Implementation of Executive Order N-22-25 requiring four in-office work days has been postponed until July 1, 2026, but may be subject to change.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Public Policy/Accounting/Finance: Majoring in business, accounting, finance, or a comparable field.
• Technical S kills: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Possess strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Work Ethic: Essential personal qualifications include integrity, initiative, dependability, and good judgment. Ability to work as part of a team and maintain cooperative relationships.
• Communication Skills: Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Benefits

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• School Transcripts
• Other - Statement of Interest - A one-page statement of interest outlining why you are interested in a student assistant position with the Department of Finance.
• Other - References - Three references including name, relationship, and telephone number.