Student Assistant - DMV- AI Development & Automation - Hybrid

Theuniversityunion; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

University Enterprises, Inc. in Sacramento is hiring a part-time Student Assistant to support AI and workflow automation initiatives in the Digital Transformation Office.

The role focuses on development, testing, and implementation using Python/SQL and Git/GitHub, with a hybrid in-office schedule at the DMV HQ in Sacramento. Preferred candidates have experience with Python/SQL, AI concepts, and familiarity with automation tools.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of stakeholders.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn new software tools quickly and adapt to fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Support development, testing, and implementation of AI and automation solutions.
• Assist with AI prototypes, proof-of-concepts, and Generative AI features.
• Create or maintain automation workflows and scripts to streamline business processes.
• Assist with chatbot and conversational AI development and testing.
• Perform software testing, including regression and UAT.
• Support API testing and system integration activities.
• Contribute to dashboards, metric reporting, and technical documentation.
• Maintain code repositories and participate in Agile development meetings.

Skills

Python

SQL

Git/GitHub

Automation scripting

AI concepts

Cloud basics

REST APIs

Power Platform

Education

High school

Tools

Microsoft Power Platform

REST APIs

Job description

• Base Pay $16.90 - $22.70 / Hour
• Job Category Part-time, Off-campus , Department of Motor Vehicles
• Employee Type Student Assistant
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

The CA Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is seeking to hire a student assistant in the Digital Transformation Office to provide support to development, testing and implementation of AI and workflow management efforts that utilize technologies from Python/SQL; and Git/GitHub. The student will also assist with AI prototypes, proof-of-concepts, and Generative AI features along with other opportunities. The position is a hybrid schedule and in office will be at the DMV headquarters in Sacramento.

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

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

Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related technology program.

Work Schedule

F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. The final hybrid 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

$16.90 - $22.70 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of stakeholders, including but not limited to business analysts, business teams, developers, system administrators, etc.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn new software tools quickly and adapt to fast-paced, changing project environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python or SQL.
• Familiarity with automation tools or scripting.
• Basic knowledge of AI, machine learning, or cloud technologies.
• Exposure to Git/GitHub or version control.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform ore REST APIs preferred.
• Coursework in programming, AI concepts, or data analytics preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support development, testing, and implementation of AI and automation solutions.
• Assist with AI prototypes, proof-of-concepts, and Generative AI features.
• Create or maintain automation workflows and scripts to streamline business processes.
• Assist with chatbot and conversational AI development and testing.
• Perform software testing, including regression and UAT.
• Support API testing and system integration activities.
• Contribute to dashboards, metric reporting, and technical documentation.
• Maintain code repositories and participate in Agile development meetings.

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 a hybrid environment.

The office will be located at DMV Headquarters in Sacramento.

Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.