Caltrans Student Assistant Program Jobs in California

Description
The California Energy Commission (CEC) is seeking to hire a student assistant to help with the Reliability, Renewable Energy and Decarbonization Incentive (RREDI) Division staff and perform Customer Support Center information responses to public inquiries on residential building decarbonization, online search and research, data visualizations and analysis, data entry into program databases, validation of application information, applicant correspondence, and special projects as assigned. The student assistant will work in a dynamic environment on renewable energy programs that support clean energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the State of California.
Requirements
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.
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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, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Government, Mathematics and Statistics, Management Information Systems, Social Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Urban Land Development, Ecological Management and Restoration, International Relations/Affairs, or Climate 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
$17.70 to $28.56 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a cumulative 2.0 GPA or above.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Good interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to reason logically and creatively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience collecting and organizing quantitative and qualitative data, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and conciseness.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowle with data analysis and visualization tools like Tableau or Power Business Intelligence (BI) a bonus.
• 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

• Consumer email inquiry and response tracking.
• Initial review of submitted information.
• Data entry into program databases.
• Validation of application information.
• Applicant correspondence.
• Special projects as assigned.

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 remote 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.
Please upload the following documents:

• Resume.
• Transcript (official or unofficial) must show your name, major, school's name, current and complete enrollment history, and GPA. Screenshots will not be accepted for review.

Apply by: 8/24/2026