Description The Governor's Office of Emergency Services is seeking to hire five students to actively contribute to the creation and enhancement of innovative solutions. Under the guidance of the Enterprise Solutions Services team, this role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the effective utilization of data and technology in addressing emergency management challenges. RequirementsConditions 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 an accredited college or university. To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: 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 Information Management Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, or related business/science/computer fields. 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). Minimum Qualifications
- Excellent computer skills.
- Experience with the use spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Excellent work ethic and attendance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Understanding of human-centered design and user experiences.
- Proficiency in a diverse range of technologies needed for today's business environment such as Salesforce, Power Apps, Excel, Smartsheet, ArcGIS, Visio, Python, JavaScript.
- Familiarity with data modeling and data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI.
- Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
- Problem solving skills to assist in identifying issues and proposing solutions.
- Knowledge of basic statistical concepts and methods to support data-driven decision-making.
- Awareness of standard concepts such as modularity, scalability, user needs, and other solution engineering best practices.
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
- Actively contribute to the creation and enhancement of innovative solutions.
- This role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the effective utilization of data and technology in addressing emergency management challenges.
- The student assistant will play a key role in crafting, testing, and documenting solutions, leveraging a diverse set of skills in solutions engineering, data analytics, and business analysis.
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 environment. 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: 12/20/2024