Student Assistant - Legislative and External Affairs - Hybrid

• Base Pay $17.00 - $22.00 / Hour
• Job Category Part-time, Off-campus, Office of Data and Innovation
• Employee Type Student Assistant
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

The California Office of Data and Innovation (ODI) is seeking to hire a student assistant to work u nder the direction of the Head of Legislative and External Affairs. The student assistant will provide analytical, administrative, and coordination support for ODI’s legislative and external affairs functions. This position supports research, stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, and internal coordination to help advance ODI’s mission of delivering better government services through technology and design.

The student assistant will ensure a smooth day-to-day operations, prepares high-quality materials for leadership, and supports engagement with legislative offices, industry partners, and other external stakeholders.

This po sition is scheduled to begin in October 1, 2026.

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.

Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable) at an accredited college or university on our affiliation list.

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.

Political Science, International Relations, Communications, Business Administration, Economics, Government, Public Policy and Administration, or Public Relations.

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, summer).

$17.00 – $22.00 per hour.

• 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.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Interest in digital government, technology policy, or public…