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IT Student Assistant - Imaging and Desktop Support - Hybrid (Oakland, CA)

Salary
$18.3–$28.2/hr
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United States
Work type
Hybrid
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The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking to hire two (2) student assistants, in a learning capacity, to work under the close supervision of the staff members of the desktop support team and/or Information Technology Supervisor II. In a learning capacity, the Student Assistants will ensure IMD services are met by assisting in the implementation and support of Information Technology policies, standards and services. This position will assist Information Technology (IT) employees to provide high quality customer service and will provide a variety of assistance with Division projects and software programs including Microsoft Office365, OneDrive, Adobe Acrobat, TEAMS, and ServiceNOW.

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

Compute Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Management Information System (MIS), Computer Information Systems, Information Science, or closely related fields.

Work Schedule

Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. 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

$18.28 - $28.16 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA.
  • 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.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to follow instructions, organize tasks, and meet deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Professional attitude, integrity, and willingness to learn.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Ability to maintain positive working relationships with staff and the public.
  • Willingness to work at different locations in Sacramento and Oakland.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Under the amendment to Government Code Section 18220, state agencies shall give preference to a qualified applicant (up to 26 years of age) who is, or has been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, a formerly incarcerated youth, or a victim of human trafficking.
  • Experience using Adobe eSign and ServiceNow.
  • Basic understanding of IT equipment, including computers, laptops, and mobile devices.
  • Experience in administrative support or customer service.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to take initiative, adapt to changing priorities, and handle assignments under pressure.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • In a learning capacity, the student will assist with staging and imaging of Desktop/Laptops, includes imaging, installing additional software with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM or SCCM), quality assurance check, and deploying hardware as requested.
  • In a learning capacity the student will assist in the Survey Process of the department’s computer equipment, such as desktops, laptops, printers, monitors, docking stations, and IT accessories including wiping, staging, and validating.
  • In a learning capacity, the student will support the training room IT staff for all appointments and walk-ins computer-based issues request; including troubleshooting, researching, and resolving and updating the request through ServiceNOW.

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 or in a field 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 your most recent transcripts.

Apply by: December 18, 2026

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