Student Assistant – Data Analytics

Theuniversityunion; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The City of Sacramento's Office of the City Manager is seeking a student assistant to support strategic data analytics, performance reporting, and dashboard development. This part-time, temporary, non-benefited student position requires a high school diploma and will contribute to tracking City priorities across departments.

Responsibilities include assisting with data collection, analysis, and creating dashboards to inform decision-making, with flexible hours Monday through Friday and 15–20

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear information exchange.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with data interpretation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team within a professional setting.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with data analysis, reporting, and performance measurement.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic data analytics and performance reporting initiatives.
• Assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to track City priorities and performance metrics.
• Create reports and data visualizations to support decision-making.
• Perform related projects and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Education

High school

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

SQL

ArcGIS

Python

R

Job description

• Base Pay $17.00 - $20.00 / Hour
• Job Category Part-time, Off-campus , City of Sacramento
• Employee Type Student Assistant
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

The City of Sacramento's Office of the City Manager is seeking to hire a student assistant to support strategic data analytics, performance reporting and dashboard development. The student assistant will assist with projects that help track City priorities, analyze performance data and develop dashboards that support decision-making across City departments.

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.

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. All Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and a resident of California.

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.

All Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and a resident of California.

Majors/Fields of Study

Data Science, Computer Science, Geographic Information System (GIS), Economics, Public Policy/Public Administration, orBusiness Analytics.

Work Schedule

Flexible Hours, part-time (15–20 hours per week), Monday through Friday.

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

Compensation

$17.00 to $20.00 an hour.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and communicate findings.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a professional, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience working with data analysis, reporting, and performance measurement, including the ability to organize, analyze, and interpret complex datasets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or experience in data analysis, reporting or visualization.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and an interest in learning Power BI, SQL and other data analysis tools.
• Exposure to GIS/ArcGIS, Python or R is a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support strategic data analytics and performance reporting initiatives.
• Assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to track City priorities and performance metrics.
• Create reports and data visualizations to support decision-making.
• Perform related projects and administrative 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.