Student Assistant - Fall - Inclusion Programs & Project Support - Hybrid (SAC/LA)

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulates privately owned electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, railroad, rail transit, and passenger transportation companies, in addition to authorizing video franchises. Our five Commissioners, appointed by the Governor, along with our professional staff, are committed to ensuring that consumers have safe and reliable utility services at reasonable rates, protecting the public from fraud, and promoting the continued health and growth of California’s economy.

To learn more visit: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/about-cpuc

To learn more about CPUC programs and services: Consumer Programs and Services

The California Public Utilities Commission(CPUC) is seeking to hire a Student Assistant for the Fall to support the Center of Excellence (COE) team with administrative, research, data analytics, and project-based initiatives. Being part of the COE team, you will be able to contribute to the design, development, documentation, and support implementation of various inclusion initiatives that advance workplace equity, talent development, organizational effectiveness, and environmental social justice.

This role is hybrid and the selected candidate will be based in either Sacramento or Los Angeles locations.

If you are interested in public service, public administration, inclusion, equity work, and environmental stewardship, we encourage you to apply.

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/university 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

Public Administration, Public Policy, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Sociology, Psychology, Communications, Business Administration, or any related field of study.

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, and summer).

Compensation

$20.00 to $25.00 per hour.

Minimum 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.
• Coursework or academic exposure, or interest in relat…