Student Assistant - Information Technology Procurement Support - Hybrid (West Sacramento, CA)
University Enterprises, Inc. · West Sacramento, CA, USA · remote
The Department of General Services (DGS) is seeking to hire a student assistant within Enterprise Technology Solutions (ETS) within the administration unit and to work under the close supervision of the Staff Services Manager I. The student assistant will help in providing Information Technology (IT) analysis, evaluation, and research of IT procurements.
Conditions 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.
Prerequisites
Must 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://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf
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
Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering or a related field.
Work Schedule
Flexible 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, and summer).
Compensation
$18.00 - $20.00 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications
- Basic understanding of IT concepts and familiarity with common software tools like Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with different departments and stakeholders.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Pursuing an information technology or technology related major.
- Ability to carefully review and analyze information to document findings.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good time management and organizational abilities to handle multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
- Previous experience in an information technology position or working knowledge of typical information technology practices.
- Adaptability, eagerness to learn, and proactive.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in providing IT analysis, evaluation, and research of IT procurements.
- Assist with intake of new requests, completing initial triage on request, initiating/validating workflows.
- Assist with the Information Technology Approval process, monitoring SLA’s, escalating task and subprocess owners, and management as appropriate.
- Collaborate with ETS Management, subprocess owners, and stakeholders to complete Certification of Compliance, Statewide Information Management Manual (SIMM) 71B effectively and in a timely manner.
- Identify areas where the approval process can be improved. Work with the IT Approval Coordinator to implement changes.
- Assist with generating reports/dashboards on the status of approval requests, highlighting any delays or issues, and providing updates to ETS management.
- Assist with maintaining customer facing instructions on SharePoint site.
- Assist with maintaining all process and subprocess documentation in central repository. This should include all subprocess owners/contacts, standard operating procedures, SLA’s, metrics.
Physical Requirements
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.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a hybrid environment.
Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.
Application Instructions
Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.
In addition to your resume, please upload the following documents:
• Transcripts (unofficial transcripts gladly accepted).
• Schedule of Availability.
Apply by: 11/02/2026