Student Assistant – Cross-Functional Program Support - Remote

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

Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (Fall, Spring and Winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.

To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf

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

Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Environmental Studies, Finance, Government, Management Information Systems, Natural Sciences, Public Policy and Administration, or any closely related field.

Work Schedule

Flexible 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

$17.70 - $28.56 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

• Students must be in good standing and have a minimum of 2.0 GPA or above.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing).
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain good work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and especially Excel).
• Ability to use spreadsheet, database, and internet-based data management applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Ability to manage multiple, often concurrent, priorities and objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a program supervisor in the STEP Division the Student Assistant will assist technical staff with duties and perform various tasks in the fields of Siting Transmission and Environmental Protection.
• Support the development and administration of contracts and Work Authorizations.
• Track costs, expenditures, budgets, and Work Authorizations.
• Organizing contract documentation and developing, updating, and maintaining statuses in tracker databases.
• Documentation and supporting workflow processes.
• Technical documentation analysis, review, and formatting.
• Budget analysis and forecasting.
The student may also assist with technical documentation, presentation materials, data collection, evaluation, and organization, and other tasks or special projects as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a remote 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.

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.
• Resume.
• Work Availability.
• References.
Transcripts (official or unofficial) must show your name, major, school' s name, current and complete enrollment history, and GPA. Screenshots will not be accepted for review.

Applications accepted until position is filled

Apply by: July 4, 2026