Student Assistant - Petroleum Economic Analysis - Remote

• Job Category Part-time, Off-campus , California Energy Commission
• Employee Type Student Assistant
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

The California Energy Commission (CEC) is seeking to hire a motivated and analytically driven Student Assistant to support its Petroleum Economic Analysis team. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to petroleum market and infrastructure analysis by examining California’s petroleum supply chain, from crude oil production to refined gasoline distribution, while supporting data-driven research and policy development.

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.

Business Administration, Chemistry, Economics, Finance, Government, Physical Science, Political Science, Public Policy & Administration, Social Science, or any other closely related field.

Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.

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).

$20.08 to $35.70 per hour.

• Must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate information clearly and professionally.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage tasks effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with team members and colleagues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to use Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other computer applications, or demonstrate a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to conduct thorough research, interpret data, and effectively communicate findings.