Student Assistant – Applications Development - Hybrid

Conditions of

Employment

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.

UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.

UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.

Prerequisites

Students must be enrolled in at least: six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.

Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.

Majors/Fields of Study

Computer Information Systems, Computer Science or Engineering.

Work Schedule

F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.

Additional Work Schedule

Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).

Compensation

$17.74 – $23.91 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must complete each term with minimum unit requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate student classifications. Proof will be collected at the end of each Spring and Fall term.
• Student(s) must have 60 or more completed units.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and effectively research solutions.
• Review and triage software defects and enhancements.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Quick learner and able to collaborate and work closely with project team members.
• Proficiency with HTML, CSS, and Web Browser-based development.
• Proficiency with JavaScript, TypeScript, and working in Node.js development environments.
• Proficiency with front end test automation tools (e.g. Playwright, Cypress, Selenium).
• Proficiency with Git version control.
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle and software business analysis concepts.
• Familiarity with React.JS framework and working with RESTful APIs.
Familiarity with Java, and Python languages.

Preferred Qualifications

Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under close supervision of the development team lead, and in a learner capacity, the student assistant will perform the following duties:
  • Design, develop, and maintain automation test scripts using JavaScript and Playwright to verify functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Perform manual smoke and regression testing on new software builds to ensure stability before deployment.
  Log, track, and categorize defects using internal tracking systems.
  

Physical Requirements

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication.

Consistent with work in an office environment, frequent sitting, keyboarding, and use of mouse.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a hybrid environment.

Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.

Performance of these duties requires the use of computers and mobile devices. Cubicle workspace area in an office building and temperature controlled where there may be extended periods of sitting.

In office location: 1100 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Application Instructions

Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.

In addition to your resume, please upload the following documents:

• Cover Letter
Transcript(s) (unofficial)

Apply by: July 13, 2026