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Location

Sacramento, CA | United States

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Job description

Full job description

The California Health Benefit Exchange (Covered California) is seeking to hire one student assistant to assist with various daily business tasks related to the Covered California procurement process. In a learning capacity, the student assistant will perform various functions, such as buyer and analyst support, research, program records/file management and monitoring of databases.

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.

Prerequisites

Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable) at an accredited college or university.

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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

Accounting, Business Administrations, Finance, Public Policy and Administration, Mathematics and Statistics

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

• Be reliable and possess good communication and customer service skills.
• Use good judgment in decision making and manage time and resources efficiently.
• Able to work in a team or independently in an environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Research and detail oriented. Willing to learn contracts management purchasing and procurement for State service.

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

• Coordinates invoice approval process.
• Researches and resolves invoicing issues to ensure satisfactory and timely payment for services rendered in partnership with the accounting office.
• Assists with receiving and staging goods deliveries utilizing resources available.
• Assists with any tasks related to contract or purchase order records and files.
• Reviews, collates, files, scans or copies purchase orders or contract files as instructed.
• Monitors and enters data into tracking logs and databases (Excel tracking sheets, Microsoft Access and SharePoint databases).
• Conducts Internet and telephone research relating to specific purchasing and contracting issues such as product searches, recycled content calculations, and vendor compliance issues.
• Assists in the creation of procurement-related procedures, workflows, job aids, etc. Attends and participates in procurement business process meetings to capture technical information as needed.

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: 3/31/2024

Covered California is an easy-to-use marketplace implementing the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in California. Through Covered California, you and your family can compare affordable, quality health insurance options and chose the one that best fits your needs and budget. By Law, your coverage can’t be dropped or denied if you have a pre-existing medical condition or if you get sick. You may even be able to get financial assistance through Covered California to make your health coverage more affordable.

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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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