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University Enterprises, Inc.

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Student Assistant - Program Support

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The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is seeking a driven and dedicated Student Assistant to provide administrative and program support to the Occupational Licensing Unit (OL).


The Student Assistant will assist with a variety of administrative tasks and program-related activities.

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

Business Administration, Communications, Government, Public Policy & Administration, or Social Sciences.

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

$18.27 - $24.62 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to accurately perform data entry and maintain electronic and paper records.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to conduct basic research and summarize information.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and willingness to learn.

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

  • Provide general administrative and program support including; organizing, filing, scanning, and electronically storing documents.
  • Entering and updating information in program databases and tracking systems.
  • Reviewing records for completeness and accuracy.
  • Assisting with records management and document retrieval.
  • Conducting basic research and compiling information at the direction of program staff.
  • Preparing routine spreadsheets, correspondence, and other materials.
  • Assisting with other administrative assignments 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

Work is performed in an office environment.

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:

  • Schedule of availability
  • Resume
  • Transcripts

Apply by: September 18, 2026

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