The Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (BPSS) is responsible for protecting the educational and financial interests of students, attending approximately 300 licensed private career schools and post-secondary, non-degree schools for adults. BPSS is also responsible for supervising these schools to ensure that the schools maintain compliance with Education Law and the Commissioner's Regulations. BPSS staff include a Bureau Director, Senior Attorneys, Education Assistants and Associates, and Curriculum, Financial, Licensing, and Investigations and Audit units.Ìý
The intern will work in the BPSS Albany office within the Licensing Unit in a hybrid format. The intern will assist the Licensing Unit with organizing and analyzing data to monitor non-degree private career schools. The student will gain a familiarity with Viva88Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations.
The intern will research current industry trends for certain employment fields and provide written summaries for Bureau review and consideration. Using primary source data, the intern will create reports and spreadsheets and compile data into usable formats. The intern will attend meetings to provide results in an organized format.
Special projects will be assigned as needed.Ìý
The intern will have the opportunity participate in any professional development training provided by Viva88 and BPSS (presentations, webinars and/or in-person conferences), including the bi-annual training course for private career school directors. The intern will have exposure to the daily operations of the State Education Department and learn how to think strategically on how to address complex matters within vocational private education. The intern will also be able to attend meetings with BPSS staff and various stakeholders, which will increase the interns professional network and provide exposure to additional career opportunities.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Coursework in Data Management, Organizational Management, Education, Public Administration, Political Science, or similar field.
- Ability to meet required timelines and prioritize duties to meet those timelines.Ìý
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Strong communication abilities
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite or Google platforms
- Time management and critical thinking skills
- Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
- Capacity to prioritize, show initiative and handle multiple tasks.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively within a team.
Schedules will be made in conjunction with the supervisor, but will not exceed 20 hours each week.
Undergraduate interns will earn $16/hour, graduate interns will earn $19/hour.
To be eligible for the SUNY/SED Program, candidates must be currently matriculated in a degree program at one of our Participating SUNY Institutions. Additionally, candidates must be enrolled in classes during the semester in which they would like to intern. Summer and Winter interns must provide proof of enrollment in classes for the following semester. Viva88residency is NOT required. Furthermore, students must meet all of the requirements for being hired as a Student Assistant by their Institution. Please contact your Campus Coordinator directly with any questions about your Institution’s requirements.
To apply, students must submit their resume, transcript, cover letter, and signed application to INTERNSHIPS@nysed.gov, referencing job ID OSEA-SP26-1P in their email subject line. Applications will only be considered complete if they have been signed by both the student AND the designated Campus Coordinator.
Melissa Lurie