STUDENT ASSISTANT

State of California; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of California's Department of Public Health seeks a Student Assistant to support the Office of Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response. You will assist with administrative, technical, and project tasks in a learning capacity, coordinating meetings, preparing presentations, gathering information, and supporting procurement and service orders.

Telework may be eligible; candidate must reside in California; travel may be required; salary ranges from $3,167 to $4,268 per month, with a

Qualifications

• Experience planning, coordinating and facilitating meetings, including agendas, logistics and follow‑up.
• Experience creating job aids, instructional materials, presentations, and graphics.
• Experience developing and documenting procedures, workflows or other process documentation.
• Experience coordinating or managing projects, including tracking tasks, timelines, deliverables, and follow‑up.
• Experience providing excellent customer service.
• Experience with infectious disease emergency response highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• This position will assist with a variety of administrative, technical, and project-related assignments in a learning capacity.
• Support meeting and event coordination, presentation development, information gathering, and administrative support activities.
• Support procurement and service order activities and maintain office records.
• Assist with customer service and triage functions and coordinate communications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that support OIDPR operations.

Skills

Meeting coordination

Presentation development

Information gathering

Administrative support

Customer service

Procurement processing

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Job Posting:Business Operations Assistant

Department of Public Health

JC-535502 -

JC-535502 - Business Operations Assistant
STUDENT ASSISTANT

$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.

Final Filing Date: 10/28/2026

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

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by supporting health equity, emergency preparedness, data modernization and innovative process improvements, and fostering professional development within the department, ensuring that CDPH remains resilient, inclusive, and impactful in its efforts to protect and improve public health outcomes for all Californians.

Under the close supervision of the Office of Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response (OIDPR) Public Health Medical Administrator II (Office Chief), the Student Assistant will assist with a variety of administrative, technical, and project-related assignments in a learning capacity. The position requires effective oral and written communication skills and provides support to the OIDPR Office Chief and Assistant Chiefs through meeting and event coordination, presentation development, information gathering, and administrative support activities. The incumbent supports the use of emerging technologies and business tools, including AI Copilot and SharePoint, to enhance operational efficiency and improve business processes. Additional responsibilities include supporting procurement and service order activities, maintaining office records and documentation, assisting with customer service and triage functions, coordinating communications, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that support OIDPR operations.

This non-tenured intermittent position will be limited to working up to 1,500 hours in a 12-consecutive month period.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• STUDENT ASSISTANT

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

# of Positions

1

Work Location

United States

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Student Assistant

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well‑being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

"The salary information listed onthis advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salaryadjustments or changes in the fiscal year."

Students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university may apply. Please submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts with your application package. Official transcripts may be required prior to employment and after completion of each semester thereafter.

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience planning, coordinating and facilitating meetings, including agendas, logistics and follow‑up
• Experience creating appealing job aids, instructional materials, presentations, and graphics
• Experience developing and documenting procedures, workflows or other process documentation
• Experience coordinating or managing projects, including tracking tasks, timelines, deliverables, and follow‑up
• Experience providing excellent customer service
• Creative abilities for development of employee engagement activities, events, or initiatives
• Experience monitoring and managing shared inboxes, responding to inquiries, and routing requests
• Strong and effective organizational and time management skills with multiple priorities at once
• Ability to process requests for Purchase Orders and Service Orders, insuring adherence to all State administrative laws and regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and various graphic design applications
• Experience with infectious disease emergency response highly desirable

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Division
[phone]
[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Danielle Stephenson
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Office
[phone]

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.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions:

To be considered for this vacancy, you must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with your application. Please limit it to one (1) page using 12-point Arial font and include your name and Job Control Number at the top of the page.

• The SOQ will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position, as well as your ability to communicate information clearly and follow written instructions. In narrative format, summarize how your educational background, work experience, volunteer activities, coursework, student organizations, and/or other experiences have prepared you for this position. Describe your contributions and provide specific examples that demonstrate your communication, customer service, organization, and administrative support skills.

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.