Student Assistant - Information Technology

• Base Pay $17.00 - $18.00 / Hour
• Job Category Part-time, Off-campus, Fair Political Practices Commission
• Employee Type Student Assistant
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) is seeking to hire a student assistant to perform a variety of less complex tasks in connection with the FPPC Information Technology (IT) Office, including but not limited to assisting with help desk ticket management, first-level technical personal computer (PC) support, PC, laptop and printer installation, and system documentation development, under the supervision of the Information Technology Specialist I.

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.

Computer Science or Information Technology.

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).

$17.00 to $18.00 per hour.

• Attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Previous experience in an information technology role.
• 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.

• Assist with help desk ticket management, first-level technical PC support, PC, laptop and printer installation, and system documentation development.

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.

Work is performed in an office environment.

The mission of the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) is to promote the integrity of representative state and local government in California through fair, impartial interpretation and enforcement of political campaigns, lobbying, and conflict of interest laws.

• Agency/Department Fair Political Practices Commission