STUDENT ASSISTANT

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Pension plan

Expansive leave benefits

Job summary

State of California's Board of Barbering and Cosmetology is seeking a Student Assistant to evaluate licensing applications, process daily revenue reports, and resolve BreEZe transaction issues. This hybrid position supports the Department of Consumer Affairs in Sacramento and offers a pathway into public service.

Final filing date is 10/22/2026; the monthly salary range is 3,167.00–4,268.00, with new-to-state candidates hired at the minimum of the classification or alternate range when

Qualifications

• Applicants must provide transcripts and verification of college enrollment with their application.
• Must be enrolled in at least 6 semester units (or 9 quarter units) per term and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
• Field of study shall correlate with the duties of this position.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate licensing applications within the BreEZe Licensing system.
• Process daily revenue reports and resolve transaction issues.
• Assist with related duties as assigned.

Education

Enrolled in minimum 6 semester units

Job description

$3,167.00 - $4,268.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Job Details

Final Filing Date: 10/22/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (using your CalCareer Account), By Mail Drop-off

Position Overview

The Board of Barbering and Cosmetology is currently recruiting for a Student Assistant to evaluate licensing applications, process daily revenue reports, and resolve transaction issues in the BreEZe Licensing system.

Diversity & Inclusion

In all job functions, employees are responsible for creating an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Employees are expected to provide all members of the public equitable services and treatment, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for all Californians.

Working Conditions

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, they must reside in the State of California once they are hired and start working.

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee's monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period as outlined on "Section 2113 - Personal Leave Program (PLP)" of the CalHR Manual. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

Minimum Requirements

• STUDENT ASSISTANT

Classification Salary Ranges

STUDENT ASSISTANT $3,167.00 - $3,480.00 A | $3,389.00 - $3,724.00 B | $3,623.00 - $3,988.00 C | $3,878.00 - $4,268.00 D. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Number of Positions

Multiple

Work Location

Hybrid

Job Type

Student Assistant

Facility

Board of Barbering and Cosmetology

Department Information

The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) protects and serves California consumers while ensuring a competent and fair marketplace. DCA educates consumers and protects professionals from unfair competition by unlicensed practitioners.

DCA is a unique and dynamic department consisting of 36 different boards, bureaus, a commission, and a program that license and regulate more than 3.4 million licensees in more than 280 license types including certificates, registrations, and permits. DCA has many exciting career opportunities available and is dedicated to hiring and retaining qualified employees.

The California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology is responsible for licensing cosmetologists, barbers, hairstylists, manicurists, estheticians, and electrologists, as well as the establishments where their services are performed. The mission of the Board is to ensure the health and safety of California consumers by promoting ethical standards and by enforcing the laws of the barbering and beauty industry. The Board employs a large and diverse team of technicians, field inspectors, investigators, analysts, and managers. The Board has a licensee population of over 600,000 and operates out of the Sacramento headquarters office.

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating "preference under Government Code section 18220". Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

Applicants must provide transcripts (unofficial or official) and/or verification of college enrollment with their application when applying for this position. Candidates must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester units or 9 quarter units per academic term with no less than 12 semester units or 18 quarter units per academic year. Candidates must have a 2.0 grade point average. Additionally, the candidate's field of study shall correlate with the duties of this position.

Benefits

• Free parking
• Health coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Pension plan
• Expansive leave benefits

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Accessibility

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

EEO Contact

EEO Officer

[phone]

[e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.