Student Assistant

• Base Pay $20.08 - $35.70 / Hour
• Job Category Part-time, Off-campus , California Energy Commission
• Employee Type Student Assistant
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

The Siting, Transmission, and Environmental Protection Division atthe California Energy Commission is seeking to hire a Student Assistant to help staff with various projects ranging from administrative work to project coordination work.

The Siting, Transmission, and Environmental Protection (STEP) Division is one of the California Energy Commission's (CEC) main divisions, responsible for licensing and regulating power plants, ensuring compliance, and planning the state's electric system infrastructure.

STEP ensures a safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible electric system in California, balancing regulatory oversight, environmental protection, and clean energy development.

RequirementsConditions 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.

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

Majors/Fields of Study

Accounting, Biological Studies, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Construction Management, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, Finance, Geography, Government, Marketing, Mathematics or Statistics, MIS, Natural Sciences, Political Science, Psychology, Public Policy and Administration, Public Health, Sociology, or any other 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

$20.08 to $35.70 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

• Students must be in good standing and have a minimum 2.0 GPA or above.
• Must have excellent skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and be proficient in Outlook.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be comfortable or have a willingness to learn Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and various other computer platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple, often concurrent, priorities and objectives.
• Ability to think critically, act proactively, and communicate effectively.

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

• Support program staff with administrative duties, including organizing and maintaining Siting, Transmission, and Environmental Protection (STEP) files and notes.
• Coordinate, track, and contribute to the overall success of various Division projects, including IT