Duties Description
The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for an Assistant in Education Research position within the Office of Access, Equity & Community Engagement Services. The incumbent of this position will focus primarily on data analysis as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Collect, review and analyze data and reports submitted by districts and Institutions of Higher Education to assess whether they have met performance benchmarks;
- Provide support for districts and Institutions of Higher Education in the use of data collection systems and processes required by the Department for reporting purposes;
- Conduct comparative performance and other analyses based on New York State assessment, enrollment statistics and other data for Institutions of Higher Education and school districts, including the use of regression models and other statistics;
- Serve as a liaison to data analyst consultants and other data personnel within the Department to ensure completion of assigned data projects;
- Conduct relevant research and prepare written materials, which involves the collection and compilation of program data, preparation of reports on school innovation initiatives and response to inquiries;
- Work collaboratively with other staff to ensure the incorporation of relevant data into evaluation reports;
- Develop and maintain databases for the tracking of school districts and Institutions of Higher Education information and performance;
- Answer data questions from New York State school districts and Institutions of Higher Education, as well as develop and facilitate webinar-based and in-person panels and professional development events for the dissemination of data best practices; and
- Perform additional tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
NY HELPS
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
- Master’s degree AND two years of professional experience where your primary duty is research. One year of this experience must have been involved primarily with research on educational issues or topics (bibliographic research is not acceptable).
Competitive Minimum Qualifications
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Assistant in Education Research.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Assistant in Education Research. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.
Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements and have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in any of the Professional Educator Titles (Grade 22, 26, or 28), as indicated here: http://www.nysed.gov/hr/section-701-transfer-determinations-between-professional-educator-titles-grade-22-26-and-28.
For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm
55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and the following minimum qualifications:
- Master’s degree AND two years of professional experience where your primary duty is research. One year of this experience must have been involved primarily with research on educational issues or topics (bibliographic research is not acceptable).
Additional Comments
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent-permanent, competitive appointment or a permanent non-competitive appointment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office.
This position leads to a maximum salary of $104,230 based on annual performance advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by May 14, 2025 to ohejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OEP-2/16770) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
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Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
- Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
- Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
- Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
- Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Health Care Benefits
- Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits
- Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
- NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
- Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
- Eligibility for various life insurance options.
