Description
The City of Sacramento's Office of Innovation and Economic Development is seeking to hire a student assistant to serve as a Project Manager for our Bloomberg/Harvard City Leadership Initiative project.
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. All Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and a resident of California.
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.
All Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and a resident of California.
Majors/Fields of Study
Project Management, Business Administration, Public Safety Administration, Emergency Management, Legal Studies/Pre-law, Political Science or Sociology.
Work Schedule
Flexible Hours, part-time (15-20 hours per week), Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend availability to support community events.
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
$20.00 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a professional, team-oriented environment.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Interest in public service, civic engagement, and Project Management.
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
- Coordinate and manage meeting schedules, including arranging appointments, preparing agendas, confirming attendance, and distributing meeting materials.
- Conduct research and perform analytical reviews to support projects, initiatives, and decision-making processes.
- Collect, organize, validate, and review data from various sources to ensure accuracy, completeness, and relevance.
- Develop professional presentations, reports, briefing materials, and other documentation to effectively communicate findings, recommendations, and project updates.
- Monitor deadlines and follow up on action items to support the timely completion of assigned tasks and deliverables.
- Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to gather information, provide updates, and support organizational objectives.
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: 07/07/2026 
