The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), Information Technology Services Division (ITSD), is seeking a motivated and technically inclined Student Assistant to support cloud and network operations within the organization’s enterprise environment. This position is ideal for an upper-division Information Technology student with approximately one year remaining before graduation who is looking to gain hands-on experience in AWS, Azure, networking, and infrastructure support.
Under the guidance of ITSD engineers and analysts, the Student Assistant will assist with provisioning cloud resources, monitoring cloud environments, supporting identity and access management, and troubleshooting network and connectivity issues. This role also contributes to documentation, process improvement, and modernization initiatives that advance CSAC’s mission of supporting California students through secure and reliable technology systems.
The position provides valuable exposure to real-world IT operations in a state agency setting, offers flexible scheduling around academic commitments, and supports professional development in cloud technologies, networking fundamentals, and enterprise infrastructure.
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, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems or other related fields of study.
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).
Compensation
$23.37 - $24.62 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Duties and Responsibilities
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: November 30, 2026
To learn more visit: https://www.csac.ca.gov
Required degree: FOUR_YEAR_DEGREE
