Student Assistant- Information Technology (IT) Purchasing Support
Sacramento, CA, United States
Description
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is seeking to hire an analytically-minded student assistant who can assist in processing Information Technology (IT) purchases in the Information Technology Services Division's Procurement Unit. The student filling this position will process the less complex Leveraged Procurement Agreement (LPA) and exempt purchase orders (PO) using the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal). This opportunity will provide the student with experience performing tasks in IT business administration and expose the student to governmental and IT-related laws, rules, policies and procedures.
Requirements
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.
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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 Technology, Business Administration, Legal Studies
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
Ability to learn new software quickly, accurately enter data into computer systems.
Effectively present information verbally and in writing.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of IT or contract business administration.
Experience with or knowledge of FI$Cal.
Knowledge of California contract rules and laws.
Duties and Responsibilities Assist the IT Procurement team by processing LPA or proprietary purchase orders, to include: Review incoming requests for Speech Generating Devices.
Perform required verifications on control agency websites.
Prepare purchase order packages with all relevant supporting documents.
Create purchase orders FI$Cal.
Enter data into various tracking systems.
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: July 7, 2024