Student Assistant - Enterprise Tools Support - Hybrid

The Office of Legislative Counsel (OLC) is seeking to hire a student assistant under the supervision of the Enterprise Tools Section under the Infrastructure Services Division in the Legislative Technology Branch. The student assistant will be responsible for monitoring Legislative processes, Committee hearings, writing technical documents, and testing computer software and tools, including commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products.

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

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

Computer Information Systems.

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).

Compensation

$18.27 - $24.62 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled in a minimum of six (6) semester units, with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in an accredited college or university.

Proof of enrollment and official transcripts of all prior college coursework must be provided prior to employment. Only the most qualified applicants will be interviewed.

Ability to work independently and to take initiative to accomplish required tasks.

Ability to work in a team environment and take instructional assignments to accomplish required tasks.

Exceptional organizational, oral, and written communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Willingness to learn new technologies and tools quickly.

Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, C++, or SQL.

Understanding software development, debugging, and testing processes.

Basic understanding of networking and databases.

Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor legislative processes, committee hearings, and related activities.

Research, prepare, and write technical documents and reports.

Test and evaluate computer software, tools, and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products.

Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with staff at all levels and the public.

Maintain availability and productivity during scheduled work hours in both remote and in-office settings.

Demonstrate accountability, reliability, and timely completion of assigned work.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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.

As and when needed, the student assistant may be required to work on-site for one or more days of the week. A cubicle with sitting arrangement and a desktop will be provided on-site. The office location is 1100 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

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.

Remote access to the desktop will be provided to accommodate remote working.

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:

Transcript(s) (unofficial).

Apply by: Friday, October 16, 2026

Founded in 1913, the Office of Legislative Counsel (OLC) is a nonpartisan public agency that drafts legislative proposals, prepares legal opinions, and provides other confidential legal services to the Legislature and others. The office also provides computer services, data networking, and related customer services to the Legislature.

For more information on the OLC, please visit http://legislative counsel.ca.gov/ .