Full job description

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking to hire six student assistants. We look forward to working with you in our goal to attain and maintain healthy air quality for California.

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.

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• 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 an accredited college or university.
• 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

Accounting, Business Administration, California Studies, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Economics, English, Engineering (all concentrations), Environmental Sciences (all concentrations), Finance, Liberal Studies, Mathematics, Public Policy and Administration and Statistics

Work Schedule

F lexible 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).

Minimum Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working in a team environment.
• Highly-motivated and self-starting, with a creative, agile, and analytical mind.

Preferred Qualifications

Computer skills, including expertise with databases and spreadsheets, database programming, and web-based survey products.

*Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Data entry.
• Literature research.
• Using spreadsheets and statistical programs to enter and analyze data.
• Preparing correspondence.
• Assisting with contract and grant development and maintenance.
• Assisting with various administrative functions.

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 will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI telework agreement.

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:

A well-written cover letter describing why you would like to work at CARB and why you are the best candidate for this position.

CARB is the primary state agency responsible for actions to protect public health from the harmful effects of air pollution. From guiding the activities of 35 local air pollution control districts, to leading our states efforts to address global climate change, CARB has pioneered many of the approaches now used worldwide to address air quality problems.