Student Assistant - Employer Support - Hybrid (West Sacramento, CA)

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

Accounting, Business Administration, Communication, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science and Engineering, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Public Policy and Administration or Statistics.

Work Schedule

Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 7 AM – 5:00 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 (Monday– Friday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).

Compensation

$19.00 to 22.00 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.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and SharePoint.
• Ability to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor when interacting with staff.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work reliably and dependably, both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changes in workload, prioritize tasks, and shift focus as needed.
• Knowledge of elementary statistics and the ability to interpret and understand reports.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with data entry and maintaining accurate records.

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

• Perform initial review and analysis of the forms to ensure eligibility, accuracy and completeness.
  
• Review and apply eligibility requirements in accordance with the Teachers' Retirement Law and CalSTRS policies and procedures.
  
• Provide assistance with complex analytical workloads that have been escalated by technical staff.
• Collaborate with various teams when data discrepancies are identified to ensure data integrity.
  
• Reviews and analyzes member account information, member records, Teachers’ Retirement Law, and resource materials as appropriate to complete inquiries.
  
• Use of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint to track work performed, gather and organize data, maintain records and prepare reports as needed.
  
• Perform quality assurance reviews for forms processing to ensure accuracy and track results for internal auditing purposes.
  
• Draft written communication using templates to various business partners.
  
• Complete data entry into various CalSTRS systems.
• Engage in verbal and written communication with various business partners.
• Collaborate with division analysts to resolve escalations.
  
• Analyze and provide recommendations on processes to employers and internal business partners.
  
• Train and assist new student assistants.
  
• Prepare and mail audit-related correspondence to members.
• Share and knowledge and share information with Team members as needed.

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

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.

Please upload your resume.

Apply by: 10/17/2026