Student Assistant - Administrative Operations

Description The California Department of Public health is seeking to hire one student assistant. Are you looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional environment? We're seeking a motivated Student Assistant to support our administrative operations and learn valuable skills along the way. Assist with a multi-line phone system and provide excellent customer service. Support procurement and program licensing activities. Help develop written documentation and reports for internal use. Create and maintain spreadsheets and correspondence materials. Contribute to the smooth operation of our office by handling a variety of administrative tasks. Flexible hours to fit your school schedule. Real-world experience in administrative and program support. Opportunity to work under the guidance of a Supervising Environmental Scientist and learn from experienced professionals. 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. 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: 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 Business Administration, Public Health, Environmental Science, Finance, Health Science 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 $16.90 - $17.50 per hour Minimum QualificationsKnowledge of office equipment and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook). Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing). Ability to reason logically, analyze/evaluate situations accurately, and adopt an effective course of action. Ability to establish and maintain good work habits and cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of the work. Preferred QualificationsIndividuals 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. Reason Logically and creatively and utilize a variety of techniques to resolve problems; develop and evaluate alternatives; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively; gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of internal and external stakeholders. Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe student assistant will provide general and clerical support for the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food and Drug Branch (FDB). Answers multi-line telephone calls and provides assistance to the public by obtaining information and making independent determinations to process calls. Receives, opens, sorts, date stamps, and distributes all incoming mail for FDB staff all out going correspondences. Assists with scanning, logging and document retention for various FDB staff. 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 an office environment. 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: Apply by: February 9, 2026

Created: 2026-03-04