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The Student Assistant provides administrative support to the California Housing and Homelessness Agency's Administrative Services Unit. The position assists with routine clerical, operational, and organizational tasks related to personnel support, recordkeeping, facilities coordination, scheduling, data entry, and general office operations. Work is designed to support unit operations while offering practical experience in a professional state government environment.
Additional Information: The classification is a temporary appointment (TAU), and the Student Assistant may not work more than 1500 hours in a 12 consecutive month period.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• STUDENT ASSISTANT

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-531090
Position #(s):
464-100-4870-901
Working Title:
Administrative Support Student
Classification:
STUDENT ASSISTANT $18.27 - $24.62
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Student Assistant
Department Information
The California Housing and Homelessness Agency (CHHA) advances a California for all by safeguarding civil rights, funding and preserving affordable housing, expanding pathways to homeownership, and working to prevent and end homelessness statewide. We serve Californians across the full housing spectrum-from individuals experiencing homelessness to first-time homebuyers-ensuring every community has the support it needs to thrive.
Our vision is simple and bold: a California where civil rights are protected, and everyone has a place to call home.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
CHHA values diversity at all levels and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where employees from varied backgrounds, cultures, and lived experiences are welcomed and can succeed. Employees are expected to support an environment free from discrimination, provide equitable and consistent service to the public, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and contribute meaningfully to building a more just and accessible California.
Department Website: https://www.housing.ca.gov/
Special Requirements Confidentiality
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Employment Application (STD.678)
It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 will not be considered.
CHHA Disclosure Requirements
Selected candidates may be subject to rules imposed by a Conflict of Interest Code that apply to CHHA employees, which may require filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700).
CHHA utilizes the federal E-Verify system to verify employment authorization in the United States. For additional information, please visit the E-Verify website .
Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 9/13/2026
Who May Apply
This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. 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. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating "preference under Government Code section 18220". Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
California Housing and Homelessness Agency (CHHA)
Postal
Attn: HCD Classification and Recruitment Unit | JC-531090
P.O. Box 952050
Sacramento , CA 94252-2050
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
California Housing and Homelessness Agency (CHHA)
Drop-Off
HCD Classification and Recruitment Unit | JC-531090
651 Bannon Street (SW Lobby)
Sacramento , CA 95811
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other - A cover letter is required.
• Other - Proof of enrollment as a student in an appropriate college or university program.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Demonstrated experience reviewing, editing, and formatting documents and reports
• Advanced experience using electronic office systems; proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, Adobe Acrobat, and common PC software
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, using proper grammar, clarity, and professionalism when interacting with the public, departmental staff, stakeholders, law enforcement personnel, and state or federal agencies
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage workloads in a fast-paced environment with shifting requests, changing demands, and competing deadlines

Benefits Benefit information may be obtained by visiting the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) web site and to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) web site for retirement and health benefit information.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.housing.ca.gov/
Hiring Unit Contact:
HCD Classification and Recruitment | JC-531090
(916) 263-6871
recruit.hiring@hcd.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Medical Management Unit (RA Requests)
(916) 263-6871
medical.management@hcd.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Information
If you're new to the state application process please visit 3 Steps to a State Job .
All information regarding your employment history must be included on the State Employment Application STD. 678. Applications that are submitted blank or with "see resume" in place of duties performed or applications received without the following information for each job entry will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted:

• "To" and "from" dates (month/day/year)
• Hours worked per week
• Private sector job titles
• Supervisor name and phone number
• Job duties performed
• State employees must list the specific departments for which they worked and indicate the specific civil service classification titles held (not working titles)

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.