STUDENT ASSISTANT JC-535502

California Department of Public Health; California; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

California Department of Public Health (CDPH) seeks a Student Assistant to support the Office of Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response. The incumbent will assist with administrative, technical, and project-related tasks in a learning capacity while aiding with meeting coordination, information gathering, and documentation to improve operational efficiency.

The position is hybrid in the United States with up to 1,500 hours allowed in 12 consecutive months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative, technical, and project-related assignments in a learning capacity.
• Provide meeting and event coordination, information gathering, and communication support to OIDPR Office Chief and Assistant Chiefs.
• Support procurement and service order activities, maintain office records, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

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.

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 on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”

“CDPH is an E-Verify Employer”

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

Job Description And Duties THERE IS ONE VACANCY BEING ADVERTISED ACROSS MULTIPLE COUNTIES. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY NEAREST THE RESIDENCE OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE. THE COUNTIES ARE: Contra Costa or Sacramento County. 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.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment

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

Final Filing Date: 10/28/2026

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-535502

Position #(s): 580-465-4870-901

Working Title Business Operations Assistant

Classification STUDENT ASSISTANT

$3,167.00 - $3,480.00 A $3,389.00 - $3,724.00 B $3,623.00 - $3,988.00 C $3,878.00 - $4,268.00 D

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