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 Curriculum Unit in a hybrid format. The intern will assist the Curriculum Unit with organizing and analyzing data to monitor non-degree private career schools. The student will gain a familiarity with New York State Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations.
The intern will process curriculum applications, and research current industry trends for certain employment fields and provide written summaries for Bureau review and consideration. The intern will attend meetings to provide results in an organized format.Ìý
Special projects will be assigned as needed.Ìý
The intern will have the opportunity participate in any professional development training provided by С槼ºÖ±²¥ 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 willÌý increase the interns professional network and provide exposure to additional career opportunities.
Desired qualifications would be:
- Master's degree in progress with a focus in Organizational Management, Education, Public Administration, Political Science, or similar field.
- Ability to meet required timelines and prioritize duties to meet those timelines.
- 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.
Interns may work up to 20 hours per week, between 8a-5p, Monday through Friday. Schedules will be made directly with the supervisor.
This is a paid position. Interns will earn $19/hour.
To apply for this position, please send your resume, cover letter, transcript (unofficial is acceptable), and signed application to Internships@nysed.gov with the code OSEA-FA26-1 in your subject line. Applications must be signed by your campus coordinator. Failure to send complete applications or follow the instructions will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
Melissa Lurie