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Location

Sacramento, CA | United States

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Job description

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The Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) is seeking to hire a student assistant to support and regularly perform a variety of tasks demonstrating adaptability to various situations, exercising judgement and applying appropriate work methods to achieve desired results, and the ability to communicate effectively under the general direction of the State Clearinghouse (SCH) manager. This role includes analytical and administrative duties, contributing to the smooth functioning of the SCH program.

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 positing 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

Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Administration, Business Administration, Computer Information Science, Environmental Science

Work Schedule

F lexible 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).

Minimum Qualifications

• High degree of organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to reason logically and use a variety of analytical techniques and tools to resolve complex issues such as developing and evaluating alternatives to inform decision makers, staff, and stakeholder groups.

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. Previous experience in an administrative support role.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in the following areas:
  • File accordingly to online California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents and systems, and records management.
  • Maintain the CEQA online database and processes, posting environmental documents and notices online, quality assurance of all incoming and posted documents, registering and training database users.
  • Coordinate with manager and appropriate staff for their expertise and input so that they can provide talking points, background, facts, statistics, and figures relevant to the assignment/inquiry.
  • Assist with project research, data gathering, data assessment, effects analysis, technical data interpretation, technical writing using layperson language.
• Develop communication materials and resources.
  • Perform clerical duties such as filing, mailing, faxing, copying, printing, and scanning of documents.
  • Attend meetings, taking notes at meetings and submit them to members of the team.
  • Ensure all public documents meet Americans with Disability Act (ADA) standards and best practices .
• Actively participate as a team member including but not limited to:
  • Maintaining a respectful, responsive, and professional demeanor.
  • Adhering to department policies, rules, and procedures.
  • Submitting administrative requests including leave, training, and timesheet in a timely and appropriate manner.
  • As mastery of the basic responsibilities are acquired, more diverse and complex responsibilities will follow, as directed by the Manager and/or team leads.
  Other duties 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 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.

Apply by: April 7, 2024

The Office of Planning and Research (OPR) serves the Governor and his Cabinet as staff for long-range planning and research and constitutes the comprehensive state planning agency. OPR assists the Governor and the Administration in planning, research, policy development, and legislative analysis. OPR formulates long- range state goals and policies to address land use, climate change, population growth and distribution, urban expansion, infrastructure development, groundwater sustainability and drought response, and resource protection. OPR’s budget programs include State Planning and Policy Development, Strategic Growth Council, California Volunteers, Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications, Racial Equity Commission, and Youth Empowerment Commission. OPR is a fast-paced, creative work environment that requires staff to have strong collaboration skills, an ability to quickly respond to changing policy needs, and a positive attitude and sense of humor. Proven commitment to creating a work environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences.

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Based on your answers to one or more questions, it appears you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the position. We are unable to move your application forward in the process. If you have questions, please contact us at 916-278-7003 or email us at [email protected].

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