Internal Candidate Only
- Student Assistant
- California State Payroll System Support
- Hybrid University Enterprises, Inc.
- 4.0 Sacramento, CA Job Details Part-time $18
- $26 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Work from home Qualifications Writing skills Data interpretation Full Job Description As the chief fiscal officer of California, the fourth largest economy in the world, Controller Malia M.
Cohen is responsible for accountability and disbursement of the state's financial resources. Controller Cohen also safeguards many types of financial property until claimed by the rightful owners, independently audits government agencies that spend state funds, and administers the payroll system for state government employees and California State University employees. She serves on 70 boards and commissions with authority ranging from state public land management to crime victim compensation. The Controller is a member of numerous financing authorities, and fiscal and financial oversight entities including the Franchise Tax Board and Board of Equalization. She also serves on the boards of the nation's two largest public pension funds. The Controller is one of eight statewide constitutional officials who are elected every four years in California. The State Controller's Office is seeking to hire two (2) motivated and dependable student assistants to work as California State Payroll System (CSPS) Project Interns. The student assistants will acquire key professional skills in project coordination, gain hands on experience supporting project management processes, and develop and strengthen their communication skills through interaction with project leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for students to support ongoing confidential projects and key initiatives, gain professional development experience and contribute a fresh perspective. Internal Candidates Only. External Candidates will not be considered. 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. 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. Majors/Fields of Study Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Human Resource Management or Business Analytics. Work Schedule This is a hybrid position with the interns working in-office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays or more if needed for other sponsored activities and working remotely on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 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 $18.00
- $26.
00 per hour. Minimum Qualifications Strong communication skills, including active listening and the ability to prepare clear and concise emails, memorandums, and reports. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external parties and convey complex information in a correct, clear, and professional manner. Ability to adapt and remain flexible in response to changing workloads and priorities. Demonstrates initiative and self-motivation, including taking ownership of projects and maintaining a positive professional attitude. Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, including the ability to analyze situations, evaluate data, and draw sound conclusions. Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize workload effectively, maintain strong organization, work under pressure and time constraints, and remain proactive and adaptable. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of public administration, executive & organizational communication, purpose-driven writing and editing that is clear, concise, and accurately explains the complexity and services of the SCO. Ability to complete deadline-driven project management assignments and translate complex financial and government information into plain language for diverse audiences. Duties and Responsibilities Administrative & Organizational Duties Risk and Issue Management Mitigation Plans and Quality Metrics. Research & Data Gathering Perform Business process analysis and data conversion activities. Communication & Collaboration Project Management Status Reports and/or Presentations. 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 hybrid 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. In addition to your resume, please upload the following documents: Resume. List of two references. Cover Letter. Current GPA.
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June 12, 2026 Internal Candidates Only. External Candidates Will Not Be Considered.
