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Student Assistant - California State Payroll System Support - Hybrid

Salary
$18–$26/hr
USD per hour
Hiring from
United States
Work type
Hybrid
Posted
Sep 28, 2026
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The State Controller's Office is seeking to hire a motivated and dependable student assistant to work in its Organizational Change Management (OCM) Unit to work under the general supervision by the OCM Readiness and Communications Program Chiefs. The OCM Communications student assistant will support the execution of the CSPS OCM Plans. The student assistant will also assist in the development, tracking, and determining effectiveness of OCM communications and assist Readiness Managers to maintain and support the effective use of OCM’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool.

In this role, the student assistant will have the opportunity to develop effective communication, critical thinking, professional etiquette, and research skills.

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: 12 semester units or 12 quarter units for Undergraduate Students; 8 semester units or 12 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

Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance or Economics.

Work Schedule

Hybrid 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 (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

  • 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.
  • 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

  • Knowledge of the principles of public administration and executive & organizational communication.
  • Experience with 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

Learning Objectives

The Student Assistant's role will include the opportunity to gain experience with the OCM Customer Relationship Management (CRM database) tool called Stakeholder Connect, OCM team’s primary record of interactions with department-level OCM contacts. Stakeholder Connect is OCM’s primary means for communicating defined assignments (assignments include data requests and readiness activities). The intern will have the opportunity to increase expertise in communications and gain working knowledge of the principles and practices of organizational change management.

CRM & Readiness Management

  • Support Readiness managers with stakeholder roadmaps and client outreach through the OCM CRM tool.

  • Manage data assignment workflows, including data requests and readiness activities.

  • Review and scrub documents for sensitive personal information and upload final approved assets to the repository.

  • Maintain template branding and ensure materials are consistent with established standards.

  • Test system functionality and support ongoing platform improvements.

  • Maintain email lists and deploy bulk communications as needed.

  • Ensure platform announcements and repository access permissions remain current.

Communication & Marketing Support

  • Collaborate with project teams to produce, brand, and distribute diverse communication materials across channels, including SharePoint, social media, newsletters, and presentation decks.

  • Coordinate meeting logistics and invitations, prepare presentation materials for various state stakeholder groups, and monitor campaign effectiveness to support and refine messaging.

  • Continuously update landing pages, video content, and marketing collateral to maintain consistent tone, branding, and messaging integrity across all project touchpoints.

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:

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

Apply by: October 6, 2026

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