Student Assistant Cost and Surcharge Unit- Hybrid San Francisco, CA)

• Base Pay $19.25 - $26.25 / Hour
• Job Category Part-time, Off-campus , Public Utilities Commission
• Employee Type Student Assistant
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) under Communications Division High-Cost Support and Surcharge Unit is seeking to hire a student assistant who is dependable, proactive, and enjoys problem-solving.

In this role, the student assistant will assist telecommunications carriers navigate evolving state compliance obligations, assist with research and data analysis on telecommunications regulations and related policy issues, and gain exposure to program operations and process improvement. This is a great opportunity to get hands‑on public sector experience while gaining a behind-the-scenes look at the evolving telecommunications landscape.

Graduate students preferred, but qualified undergraduates are encouraged to apply.

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.

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.

Public policy, Economics, Business Administration, Communications, Accounting, Finance, Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field.

F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor. The student may be eligible to telework multiple days per week (e.g., 1 day in the office/4 day remote work).

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).

$19.25 - $26.25 per hour.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office apps including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and prioritize in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage tasks efficiently with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

• Experience handling…