Student Assistant - CPUC - Communications Division - Hybrid (San Francisco, CA)

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) and/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.

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

Business Administration (All Concentrations), Economics, Public Policy, or Communications.

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

$18.75 - $25.75 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental problems.
  
• Ability to develop and evaluate alternatives.
  
• Ability to analyze data and present ideas and information effectively, both orally and in writing.
  
• Ability to successfully communicate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Ability to develop and present information to large and diverse groups.
  
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform assigned duties with a high degree of accuracy.
  
• Excellent written and communication/collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel, and Zoom.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well with others.
• Previous experience with administrative or project support.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under direct supervision of the supervisor or their designee, the student assistant will perform work of low to average difficulty in a wide variety of consultative and analytical assignments in support of work under the Communications Division, Carrier Oversight and Programs Branch:

• Advice Letter Division Support (e.g., monitor mailboxes, maintain and update database systems, prepare weekly/monthly reports).
• Mailbox Management and Support (e.g., monitor inboxes, assign and/or respond to inquiries, track issues).
• Database management and support (e.g., utility contact information update requests – add, remove, update using multiple database systems; and Carrier Reporting and Remittance Support).
• Compliance Review and Analysis (e.g., review of annual filings, and citation-related support).
• Data Request Support (researching compliance, tracking responses and inquiries).
• Records Retention Support.

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.

The office is at the CPUC San Francisco, located in 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco CA 94102.

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: January 6, 2027