Student Assistant - DMV- Space & Interior Design/Planning Support/Construction Management - Hybrid

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

Job summary

Theuniversityunion in California is seeking a Student Assistant for the DMV Facilities Branch. You will draft plans for interior configurations, including MSF layouts in AutoCAD, and review floor/site plans while providing project support to managers and architects.

This part-time, hybrid role requires enrollment as a student in Architecture/Design fields and offers $16.90-$22.70 per hour, with training at DMV headquarters in Sacramento.

Qualifications

• Ability to work cooperatively with technical and non-technical personnel.
• Research skills to reach conclusions and summarize findings.
• Maintain consistent and regular attendance.
• Ability to take direction as well as initiative to follow through and complete assignments independently.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license.
• Must have taken or be taking Architectural, Design, or Interior Design courses, no minimum number of courses required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update Master Plans using AutoCAD.
• Review plans, provide comments, and perform occupancy load calculations and verifications.
• Participate in construction, design, and project meetings.
• Prepare plans for interior configurations, including Modular Systems Furniture (MSF) layouts.
• Maintain and update MSF plans and records in AutoCAD.
• Manage MSF inventories and databases, including components and parts.
• Coordinate and track MSF warranty and non-warranty repair services.
• Visit Sacramento-area headquarters buildings and field offices to assess existing conditions and oversee repairs.

Skills

Teamwork

Research skills

Attendance

Follow-through

California Driver's License

Education

High school

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

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 California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is seeking to hire a Student Assistant in the Facilities Branch. The student assistant will be responsible for drafting plans for internal configurations, including modular system furniture (MSF) design and plan management for MSF in AutoCAD. This position will also be reviewing floor and/or site plans and completing changes as necessary to reflect actual conditions as well as providing project support for project managers and/or architect positions.

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

Architectural, Construction Management, Design, or Interior Design.

Work Schedule

F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. Local travel may be available. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor. A hybrid schedule will be available after training, DMV headquarters in Sacramento.

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).

The position is a hybrid work schedule, after training, that includes reporting to DMV headquarters in Sacramento.

Compensation

$16.90- $22.70 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work cooperatively with technical and non-technical personnel.
• Research skills with the ability to reach conclusions and summarize findings.
• Maintain consistent and regular attendance.
• Ability to take direction as well as initiative to follow through and complete assignments independently.
• Must possess a valid California drivers license.
• Must have taken or be taking Architectural, Design, or Interior Design courses, no minimum number of courses are required to be considered and no required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic comprehension of architecture, design, interior design, and space planning.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and knowledge of office productivity software (MS Office).

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage and update Master Plans using AutoCAD.

Review plans, provide comments, and perform occupancy load calculations and verifications.

Participate in construction, design, and project meetings.

Prepare plans for interior configurations, including Modular Systems Furniture (MSF) layouts.

Maintain and update MSF plans and records in AutoCAD.

Manage MSF inventories and databases, including components and parts.

Coordinate and track MSF warranty and non-warranty repair services.

Visit Sacramento-area headquarters buildings and field offices to assess existing conditions and oversee repairs.

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.

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.

Apply By: October 31, 2026

Summary

DMV’svision is to be a trusted leader in delivering innovative services. This vision is supported by its mission to proudly serve the public by licensing drivers, registering vehicles, securing identities, and regulating the motor vehicle industry.

• Agency/Department Motor Vehicles, Dept of