Workers Compensation Board
328 State StreetSchenectady , NY 12305
Division/Unit: Policy and Program Development
Web Site:
http://www.wcb.ny.gov
Student Assistant (ID: 104885) for Spring 2017
Agency/Facility
Schenectady , NY 12305
Proposal Information
Description:
The Student Assistant assigned to the Workers' Compensation Board's (WCB) Policy and Program Development Division will conduct research of policy and operation issues within the NYS WCB and nationally. The Student Assistant will compile findings, analyze correlations and trends in found data within a topic of interest and assist writing of summary reports analyzing participant incentives, motivations and behavior.. At the conclusion of the study, the Student Assistant will draft an explanatory report summarizing the conclusions and data. The Student Assistant is expected to work 10-19 hours a week during the school year and up to 37.5 hours during the Summer.
Skills:
report writing:
familiarity with researching topics
data manipulation using spreadsheets
quantitative skills in presenting data
analyzing results
Internship Areas: Planning/Analysis/Research, Public Policy
Logistical Information
Payment? Paid
Number of Hours: 10 - 19
Location: Schenectady
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Graduate Student
Minimum Standing: Junior
Degree Concentrations: Business Administration, Criminal Justice/Homeland Security, Health Services, Human Services, Legal Studies, Liberal Arts, Public Administration, Social Science