Student Assistant - Utility
Listed on 2026-09-01
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Youth Development
- Base Pay $18.27 - $24.62 / Hour
- Job Category Part-time, Off-campus, Caltrans
- Employee Type Student Assistant
- Required Degree High school
- Manage Others No
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking to hire a student assistant to work under close supervision with the Utility Payments Team. In a learning capacity, the student assistant will be responsible for a variety of tasks in the Utility Payments Section. Consequences of error are minimal and would result in a learning experience for the Student.
RequirementsConditions 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.PrerequisitesMust be a college 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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
Accounting.
Work ScheduleFlexible 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, summer).
Compensation$18.27 – $24.62 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.
- Knowledge of fundamental accounting principles and State Accounting processes.
- Basic computer applications such as Microsoft Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook.
- Ability to plan, organize, and establish work priorities to meet deadlines.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Experience in using a variety of office equipment (i.e. scanner, copier, and calculator).
- Work as a team member in an office setting.
- Under the amendment to Government Code Section 18220, state agencies shall give preference to a qualified applicant (up to 26 years of age) who is, or has been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, a formerly incarcerated youth, or a victim of human trafficking.
- In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will assist with audits and process Utility vendor payment in accordance wit Government code, State…
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