Note: This position is open only to current college students. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college. The selected candidate may work up to 17.5 hours per week.

The New York City Comptroller’s Office works to promote the financial health, integrity, and effectiveness of New York City government, in order to strengthen trust, secure a thriving future for all New Yorkers, and build a more just, equitable, and resilient city. Led by an independently elected citywide official, the comptroller’s office provides checks and balances needed to hold City government accountable for budgeting wisely, investing responsibly, operating efficiently, acting fairly, living up to its obligations and promises, and paying attention to the long-term challenges we face together.

Authorized by the New York City Charter, the Comptroller, through the Bureau of Law and Adjustment (BLA), negotiates and approves all monetary settlement of claims and lawsuits involving the City of New York. BLA investigates and, when in the best interest of the city, settles pre-litigation claims for and against the City of New York. In resolving claims before litigation is commenced, BLA protects the fiscal interest of the City while ensuring that pre-litigation claims are resolved in a fair and just manner, and in accordance with applicable laws. BLA furthers this goal in its review, evaluation, and authorization of requests to settle litigated cases involving the City and through diligent administration of disputes arising out of City contracts. BLA manages City risk by holding agencies accountable, rooting out fraud, and identifying trends, as well as, coordinating with the Law Department and other City agencies on issues that impact the public fiscal and public safety.

The Bureau of Law & Adjustment (BLA) is responsible for investigating and adjusting claims filed against the City of New York. The No-Fault Division evaluates, negotiates, and processes first- and third-party No-Fault Claims.

The College Aide will report to the Assistant Division Chief for First Party Claims and Assistant Division Chief for Third Party claims to assist with administrative and clerical tasks. Selected candidate may work up to 17.5 hours per week. The prospective candidate must be capable of exercising independent judgment and maintaining confidentiality related to matters requiring handling of sensitive information. This is a part-time role for current college students only. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

- Assist No-Fault staff by performing administrative tasks related to the set-up of new No-Fault claims;

- Issue verification letters to ensure compliance with Regulation 68;

- Assist with mailing and other correspondence related to No-Fault claims;

- Assist with customer service efforts under the supervision of No-Fault staff; and,

- Perform other related assignments and special projects as may be required.

Note: This position is open only to current college students. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college. The selected candidate may work up to 17.5 hours per week.

COLLEGE AIDE (ALL CITY DEPTS) - 10209

For Assignment Level I:
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.
For Assignment Level II (Information Technology):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study.
For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. Appointments to this Assignment Level will be made by the Technology Steering Committee through the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.

SPECIAL NOTE
Maximum tenure for all Assignment Levels in the title of College Aide is 6 years. No student shall be employed more than half-time in any week in which classes in which the student is enrolled are in session. Students may be employed full-time during their vacation periods.

- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills and the temperament to interact with a variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant, and professional manner - Excellent administrative and computer skills (Microsoft Suite Products) - Effective typing, writing and verbal skills, outstanding attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.