Student Assistant - Fall - Inclusion Programs & Project Support - Hybrid (SAC/LA)

The California Public Utilities Commission(CPUC) is seeking to hire a Student Assistant for the Fall to support the Center of Excellence (COE) team with administrative, research, data analytics, and project-based initiatives. Being part of the COE team, you will be able to contribute to the design, development, documentation, and support implementation of various inclusion initiatives that advance workplace equity, talent development, organizational effectiveness, and environmental social justice.

This role is hybrid and the selected candidate will be based in either Sacramento or Los Angeles locations.

If you are interested in public service, public administration, inclusion, equity work, and environmental stewardship, we encourage you to apply.

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.

Prerequisites

Must be a college/university 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. To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf

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

Public Administration, Public Policy, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Sociology, Psychology, Communications, Business Administration, or any related field of study.

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

$20.00 to $25.00 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA.

Must complete each term with minimum unit requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate student classifications. Proof will be collected at the end of each Spring and Fall term.

Coursework or academic exposure, or interest in relation to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, belonging (DEIAB), organizational culture, or workforce development, public service, public administration, business, business management, human resources, or organizational development.

Completion of at least two (2) years of college course work.

Experience with research, report writing, or developing training or resource materials.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and collaborate with diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with tools such as Excel, SharePoint, Google Sheets, or other dashboard/data visualization platforms.

Interest in data tracking, metrics, and dashboard creation to monitor progress on strategic initiatives or action plans.

Enthusiasm for supporting event planning and coordination, including internal lunch sessions, workshops, summits, or organizational initiatives.

Interest in learning about public service, regulatory organizations, and workplace culture initiatives.

Under the amendment to Government Code Section 18220, state agencies shall give preference to a qualified applicant (up to 26 years of age) who is, or has been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, a formerly incarcerated youth, or a victim of human trafficking.

Duties and Responsibilities

Based on research and direction from COE leadership team, design various inclusion resources to establish an inclusion toolkit for CPUC.

Support COE team in the planning and execution of the various inclusion programs at CPUC.

Create a dashboard to track metrics and progress.

Write and design the CPUC DEIAB Framework and Action Plan as directed by COE leadership and in collaborating with internal partners.

Other tasks/projects 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, subject to supervisor discretion.

The selected candidate will be based either in the Sacramento or Los Angeles location.

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.

In addition to your resume, please upload the following document/s, transcripts.

Apply by: November 2, 2026

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulates privately owned electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, railroad, rail transit, and passenger transportation companies, in addition to authorizing video franchises. Our five Commissioners, appointed by the Governor, along with our professional staff, are committed to ensuring that consumers have safe and reliable utility services at reasonable rates, protecting the public from fraud, and promoting the continued health and growth of California’s economy.

To learn more visit: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/about-cpuc

To learn more about CPUC programs and services: Consumer Programs and Services