Student Assistant - Information Technology Project Management - Remote

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

Students must be enrolled in at least: 12 semester units or 12 quarter units for undergraduate students; eight-semester units or eight quarter units for graduate students. 

Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting and students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Majors/Fields of Study

Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or other Information Technology (IT) related majors.

Work Schedule

Flexible 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 (Monday - Friday) 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

• Ability to analyze information and situations, identify and solve problems, reason logically and draw valid conclusions.
• Provide information technology consultation in support of business programs.
• Ability to develop effective solutions.
• Apply creative thinking in the design of methods of processing information with information technology systems.
• Monitor and resolve problems with information technology systems hardware, software and processes.
• Monitor project milestones and deliverables; coordinate and consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements.
• Develop and sustain cooperative working relationships with project stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Must have excellent communication skills and be able to provide the appropriate level of information to different audiences.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate in verbal and/or written form as needed to provide presentations, contribute in meetings and work sessions, address risks and issues, and create necessary plans and reports, etc.
• Must demonstrate extensive knowledge of the principles of public administration, organization, and management; information technology systems equipment, software and practices; analytical techniques; technical report writing. Independently secures resources to complete assignments and solve problems.

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

Due to the dynamic nature of the PMO, assignments may vary based on organizational priorities, project workload, and operational needs. Primary duties are as follows:

• Prepare meeting agendas, documenting meeting minutes, maintaining project documentation, updating project status reports, maintaining SharePoint project sites, organizing project records, supporting the Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCOE), and assisting with portfolio reporting.
• Provide administrative support for Risk, Issue, Action, Decision, and Change Management processes by maintaining logs, tracking action items, coordinating document updates, and assisting with the organization of project artifacts.
• Perform administrative and project support activities that improve the efficiency of the PMO by allowing project managers and business analysts to focus on strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, project delivery, and other technical responsibilities.

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 remote 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: 

1. Resume
2. List of two references
3. Cover Letter
4. Current GPA
5. Transcript (Unofficial is accepted)

Apply by: October 14, 2026