Student Assistant - Archive of Futures - Hybrid - Sac Students Only

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.

UEI does not allow employees to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one college or center per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI position for a different UEI position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.

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 (i.e., degree, license, or official transcript), 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.

Prerequisites

Must be a Sac State student enrolled in at least six-semester units (undergrad) or four-semester units (graduate) students.

Majors/Fields of Study

Preferred majors include Ethnic Studies, English, History, and Graphic Design; however, students from all majors are welcome to apply.

Work Schedule

Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. Final work schedule to be determined by supervisor.

Additional Work Schedule

Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 20 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring & summer).

Compensation

$20.00 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Sacramento State with at least one year of college coursework completed.
• Demonstrated interest in Afrofuturism and its application to digital humanities, historical research, and creative projects.
• Willingness to learn and work with new technologies, software, and digital research tools.
• Familiarity with Google Drive, including Google Docs and Google Sheets, as well as Zoom.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to compose professional emails and engaging social media posts.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, provide regular progress updates, and collaborate effectively with a faculty-led research team.
• Interest in Black history, Ethnic Studies, social justice, or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of undergraduate coursework completed.
• Familiarity with Afrofuturist art, literature, scholarship, or cultural movements.
• Experience using Canva and Adobe Acrobat to create, edit, and organize digital materials.
• Experience managing or contributing to social media accounts, websites, or other digital communication platforms.
• Familiarity with WordPress, Qualtrics, Omeka, or similar digital tools and platforms.
• Previous experience participating in faculty-led research projects, undergraduate research programs, or collaborative research teams.
• Ability to balance academic coursework with research, extracurricular activities, or other professional commitments.
• Familiarity with digital accessibility practices, including writing alternative text for images, reviewing captions, and preparing accessible documents.
• Experience with administrative coordination, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and taking meeting notes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with creating social media content and responding to email inquiries.
• Update and maintain the project’s WordPress website to ensure information is accurate and current.
• Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and materials for workshops and on-campus meetings.
• Collaborate with the Project Director to transfer and organize information from Qualtrics into Omeka.
• Participate in training and develop proficiency in Qualtrics, Omeka, and WordPress.
• Support digital accessibility efforts by adding alternative text to images, reviewing captions, and helping ensure digital content is accessible to all users.
• Gain hands-on experience with digital archives, digital humanities research, and project management.

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 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.

Apply by: 12/01/2026