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If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 03/20/25</p> <p>Applications Due03/30/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID183231</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPNo</p> <p>AgencyHigher Education Services Corporation</p> <p>TitleStudent Assistant</p> <p>Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide</p> <p>Salary GradeNS</p> <p>Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $23 to $23 Hourly</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Temporary</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 37.5</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 8 AM</p> <p>To 5 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? Yes</p> <p>County New York</p> <p>Street Address 99 Washington Ave</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12255</p> <p>Duties Description DUTIES DESCRIPTION:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Review of business documentation (such as mockups, business requirements, field analysis, etc.) that is developed by the Business Analysists in conjunction with the end user agency</p> </li><li> <p>Writing of test cases based upon business documentation</p> </li><li> <p>Execution of test cases during scheduled QA system testing, in addition to ad-hoc testing</p> </li><li> <p>Reporting defects found during system testing in the Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) defect management and testing tool</p> </li><li> <p>Working with Developers and Business Analysts to clarify issues found towards the goal of resolving the issues</p> </li><li> <p>Re-testing of fixed issues after new code is deployed</p> </li><li> <p>Regression testing after new builds are deployed</p> </li><li> <p>Learning how to create, update, and execute automation regression test scripts utilizing VB Script within the Unified Functional Testing tool</p> </li><li> <p>Learning how to create, update, and execute performance test scripts utilizing LoadRunner</p> </li><li> <p>Attendance at scrums, meetings, and stand-up calls with developers, business analysts, project managers, and the end user agency</p> </li><li> <p>Additional duties as assigned.</p> </li></ol> <p>Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Currently enrolled in a higher education institution, pursuing a degree in Information Technology, or related field. </li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills. </li><li>Familiarity with testing applications or application development. </li><li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. </li><li>Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, in a fast-paced environment </li></ul> <p>Additional Comments TELECOMMUTING INFORMATION: Initially positions work full-time in the office and a hybrid telecommuting schedule of up to 50% remote work can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview.</p> <ul> <li>NOTE: Qualifying candidates must be available to work part-time through the end of the current semester and full-time, 37.5 hours per week once the current semester ends. It is anticipated that candidates will begin full-time employment mid to late May. </li></ul> <p>Benefits of Working for NYS:</p> <p>Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:</p> <ul> <li>Initially positions will work full-time in the office and a hybrid telecommuting schedule of up to 50% remote work can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview . </li></ul> <p>Health Care Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs </li><li>Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost </li></ul> <p>Additional Benefits</p> <ul> <li>New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership </li><li>NYS Deferred Compensation </li><li>Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds </li><li>Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) </li><li>And many more. </li></ul> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name NYS Higher Education Services Corporation</p> <p>Telephone 518-474-7556</p> <p>Fax 518-473-6685</p> <p>Email Address resumes@hesc.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street 99 Washington Ave</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12255</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingMETHOD OF APPLICATION: Apply by submitting an updated resume and cover letter to Human Resources via e-mail at resumes@hesc.ny.gov by the filing deadline listed in this posting. Please include Vacancy#3922</p>