Student Assistant - Enterprise Information Services (EIS) Warehouse

University-Enterprises-In; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) seeks a Student Assistant to support daily admin and IT warehouse operations for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).

Under supervision, you will handle customer-service requests, inventory, shipping/receiving, and asset management while assisting CSFO, Network, and Radio staff with routine IT tasks. The role is part-time, non-benefited, and requires enrollment in college.

Qualifications

• Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to read and follow IT support processes and procedures.
• Ability to use laptop and/or desktop computers.
• Ability to walk, stand, squat, and lift or move items throughout the day.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Obtain vendor quotes for materials and prepare purchase requisitions.
• Attend required team and departmental training sessions and meetings.
• Assist staff and regional CSFO personnel with daily tasks.
• Generate reports, maintain files, and share files with institutions and state agencies.
• Schedule meetings and appointments; draft and edit documents.

Skills

Safety awareness

IT support processes

Computer use

Mobility/physical ability

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate or graduate enrollment

Majors listed: Business Administration, IT, Communications, English/Journalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Base Pay $16.90 - $24.00 / Hour
• Job Category Part-time, Off-campus , Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
• Employee Type Student Assistant
• Manage Others No

Description

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking to hire a Student Assistant to support the daily administrative and operational functions of the Enterprise Information Services (EIS) Warehouse and to work under the close supervision of an Information Technology Supervisor II (IT Sup II). Duties include, but are not limited to, processing customer service requests, inventory management, shipping and receiving, and assisting Property Control. The Student Assistant will also provide support to the Customer Service and Field Operations (CSFO), Network, and Radio Communications staff with daily tasks, including asset management activities within the warehouse. This position is intended to provide hands‑on learning experience in an IT environment.

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

Business Administration (all concentrations), Information Technology (all concentrations), Communications, English/Journalism.

Work Schedule

F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM. The final 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 - $24.00 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to read and follow IT Support processes and procedures.
• Ability to use laptop and/or desktop computers.
• Ability to walk, stand, squat, and lift or move items throughout the day.
• Ability to use Microsoft Business applications such as Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.
• Experience or familiarity with customer service, data entry, inventory management.

Duties and Responsibilities

In a training capacity, students will assist staff in the following tasks:

• Obtain vendor quotes for materials and prepare purchase requisitions.
• Attend required team and departmental training sessions and meetings.
• Assist and support Customer Service and Field Operations (CSFO) regional staff and supervisors.
• Support projects and daily workloads by generating reports, maintaining files, and sending files to institutions and external state agencies.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments.
• Draft and edit documents and correspondence, make photocopies, and shred confidential documents as needed.
• Assist with shipping and receiving IT materials, radios, and network equipment.
• Track IT assets and assist with inventory management.
• Receive and process IT equipment allocated through the fair‑share process.

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.

Apply by: November 15, 2026

Summary

Our Mission

Provide customer access to enterprise IT services and information essential to support the Agency’s Mission.

Our Vision

EIS is recognized as a strategic business partner and valued for its proactive leadership, responsive technical expertise and quality services to the Agency.

Our Goals

Enterprise Information Services goals are defined in our IT Strategic Plan “Optimize IT” which serves as a roadmap for the next 5 years. It describes the path the CDCR will take to leverage technology to advance security, safety, rehabilitation and effectiveness while maximizing efficiencies. With Optimize IT, the Department will continue to mature and leverage core enterprise applications, such as the Business Information System (BIS) and the Strategic Offender Management System (SOMS), to reduce manual and paper‑based processes, to automate workflow, and to integrate business functionality across the Department. Optimize IT includes five primary goals with specific time bound objectives to facilitate achievement:

• Effectively Manage Information and Data.
• Streamline the Delivery of IT Services.
• Manage IT as an Enterprise Asset.
• Evolve IT Workforce to Meet Current and Future Needs.

EIS priorities and technology decisions are based on these goals and driven by the need to work with the business to achieve them. Optimize IT will evolve the Department’s capabilities in information management, analytics, business process reengineering, and mobile technologies to ensure that the CDCR continues to provide quality and convenient services to its staff and the citizens of California.

Together we can help the CDCR stay at the forefront of correctional excellence.

Additional Information

• Job Requisition # 722093186
• Agency/Department Corrections & Rehabilitations, Dept of