Student Assistant- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion-Hybrid

1 week ago


Oakland, United States University Enterprises, Inc. Full time $18

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking to hire a student assistant to assist in the performance of the administrative or technical duties required by the departmental assignment and do other related work in support of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office within External Affairs division, in a learning capacity, under close supervision.


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 and 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

Business Administration, Communication Studies, Social Sciences


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, summer).


M inimum Qualifications

  • Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA.
  • 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.
  • Must possess the ability to:
    • Learn procedures and methods.
    • Work well with others in a team environment.
    • Satisfactorily carry out assignments; do neat and accurate work.Follow instructions completely.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Under the amendment to Government Code Section 18220, state agencies shall give preference to a qualified applicant (up to 26 years of age) who is, or has been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, a formerly incarcerated youth, or a victim of human trafficking.Working knowledge of standard diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will assist the District 4 Caltrans Office of Race and Equity efforts by participating in various phases of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion planned programs and initiatives; learn policies, procedures, and techniques.
  • In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will perform meaningful tasks that are valuable and necessary to the program of the department such as computation, programming, and analysis of data.
  • In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will gain practical experience in the professional or technical field of study; assists in research, analysis, review, and other related activities in the department.
  • In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will gather and compile resources for department staff related to, but not limited to, race, equity, health, unsheltered, climate change, and transportation. Resource materials may include but are not limited to fact sheets, trainings, guidebooks, glossaries, newsletters, briefings, email blasts, social media posts, etc.
  • In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will assist with training materials including but not limited to booklets, questionnaires, presentations, videos, polls, surveys, and evaluations.
  • Research and collect "best practices" from internal and external partners.
  • Work closely with internal districts and divisions to create content.
  • Assist with online and in-person training, guiding discussions and navigating sensitive conversations and topics.Administrative tasks associated with training such as enrolling staff, tracking completion data, providing follow-up, and administering surveys.

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 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.


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 your most recent transcripts.

Apply by: January 26, 2025


Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California’s highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission of providing a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability, with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration and the Equipment Service Center.


To learn more visit www.dot ca.gov .


Based on your answers to one or more questions, it appears you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the position. We are unable to move your application forward in the process. If you have questions, please contact us at 916-278-7003 or email us at ueijobs@csus.edu.

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