Graduate Student Assistant - Human Resources Assistant (Rocklin)

University Enterprises Inc; Rocklin (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Sierra College seeks a Human Resources Graduate Assistant (GA) to support pre-hiring, hiring, and post-hiring functions within the HR department. Under supervision of the Director of Diversity, EEO, & Title IX, the GA will assist with diverse tasks impacting department operations.

Must be a college student and enrolled in appropriate coursework, with flexible hours, typically 24 hours/week during the academic year and up to 40 hours during breaks. Compensation is $20.00–$25.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term.
• Undergrad: six-semester units or nine quarter units; grad: four-semester units or six quarter units.
• Majors must match the listed fields or related field.
• Pursuing various disciplines encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Reviews resumes and application materials to screen initial candidate pools.
• Maintains and updates applicant information and recruitment statuses in the ATS.
• Assists with coordinating and scheduling candidate interviews.
• Supports posting and distribution of job opportunities across boards and platforms.
• Generates reports to support pre-employment, hiring, and post-employment processes.
• Maintains confidential handling of sensitive records and privacy-compliant documentation.

Skills

Resume screening

ATS data entry

Interview coordination

Report generation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/HR/OD

Masters in HR (preferred)

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

• Base Pay $20.00 - $25.00 / Hour
• Job Category Part-time, Off-campus , Sierra College
• Employee Type Student Assistant
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Sierra College is seeking a Human Resources Graduate Assistant (GA) to support the Human Resources department with a variety of administrative, operational, and project-based responsibilities related to pre-hiring, hiring, and post-hiring functions. Under the supervision and oversight of the Director of Diversity, EEO, & Title IX, the GA will assist with these functions while contributing to the department's overall operations.

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.

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

Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field. However, students from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Applicants pursuing degrees in other academic disciplines are also encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master's program in Human Resources or similar.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews resumes and application materials to screen initial candidate pools and determine whether applicants meet minimum qualifications.
• Maintains and updates applicant information and recruitment statuses in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Assists with coordinating and scheduling candidate interviews.
• Supports the posting and distribution of job opportunities through job boards, higher education recruitment platforms, community organizations, and professional associations.
• Assists with tracking, maintaining, and preparing professional development attendance records and reports.
• Generates reports to support pre-employment, hiring, and post-employment processes and departmental needs.
• Conducts research and benchmarking on human resources best practices, higher education trends, and applicable employment laws to support recruitment, retention, and policy development and updates.
• Maintains, organizes, and updates physical and electronic filing systems to ensure accurate recordkeeping, efficient document retrieval, confidentiality, and compliance with records retention policies.
• Provides administrative support to the Human Resources department in coordinating events, meetings, and training activities.
• Develops flyers, communications, and promotional materials to support Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), diversity, and Title IX initiatives.
• Maintains strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee records, personally identifiable information (PII), and confidential departmental matters, in accordance with institutional policies and applicable privacy laws and regulations.
• Performs other related duties 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 an office environment.

Summary

Sierra College is an award-winning community college located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence, equity-mindedness and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities it serves. View fast facts about Sierra College .