Student Assistant - Unclaimed Property Support

Theuniversityunion; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The State Controller's Office is seeking four motivated student assistants to support the Unclaimed Property Division (UPD) in California. You will work on special projects, handle customer inquiries, and contribute to data analysis while learning laws and regulations relevant to unclaimed property.

Responsibilities include researching claims, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, and developing professional etiquette and analytical skills in a fast-paced office setting.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student and meet part-time requirements.
• Ability to draft clear emails, memorandums, and reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication with internal and external parties.
• Adaptable to changing workloads and priorities.
• Demonstrates initiative, ownership of projects, and proactive attitude.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, including meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review and research procedures to evaluate unclaimed property claims.
• Work with cross-functional teams to determine rightful owners.
• Research unclaimed property information and evaluate claims for ownership.
• Provide concise information to stakeholders and maintain professional communication.
• Assist with data gathering, analysis, and documentation as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Data analysis

Regulatory interpretation

Team building

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Base Pay $18.00 - $26.00 / Hour
• Job Category Part-time, Off-campus , State Controller's Office
• Employee Type Student Assistant
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

The State Controller's Office is seeking to hire four (4) motivated and dependable student assistants to work in our Unclaimed Property Division (UPD).

In this role, the student assistants will work on special projects and will be required to multi-task, provide effective customer service, perform data analysis, interpret laws and regulations, team build and communicate with internal and external stakeholders. The student assistants will have an opportunity to gain effective communication, critical thinking, professional etiquette, and analytical skills.

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: 12 semester units or 12 quarter units for Undergraduate Students; 8 semester units or 12 quarter units for Graduate Students.

Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting and students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher .

Majors/Fields of Study

Communications, Accounting, Computer Science, Business Administration, Auditing or Data Science.

Work Schedule

F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 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 (Monday - Friday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).

Compensation

$18.00 - $26.00 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must complete each term with minimum unit requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate student classifications. Proof will be collected at the end of each Spring and Fall term.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise emails, memorandums, and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external parties and convey complex information in a correct, clear, and professional manner.
• Ability to adapt and remain flexible in response to changing workloads and priorities.
• Demonstrates initiative and self-motivation, including taking ownership of projects and maintaining a positive professional attitude.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, including the ability to analyze situations, evaluate data, and draw sound conclusions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize workload effectively, maintain strong organization, work under pressure and time constraints, and remain proactive and adaptable.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles of public administration and executive & organizational communication.
• Experience with purpose-driven writing and editing that is clear, concise, and accurately explains the complexity and services of the SCO.
• Ability to complete deadline-driven project management assignments and translate complex financial and government information into plain language for diverse audiences.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative & Organizational Duties

• Review and research procedures to accurately evaluate claims for unclaimed property.

Research & Data Gathering

• Working cross-functional teams while evaluating claims for determination of rightful owners.
• Research unclaimed property information, review claims for unclaimed property, and make ownership determinations.
• Organization, multi-task, analysis, customer service, team building, technical, writing, and communication.
• Respond to public inquiries regarding unclaimed property, provide information and resolve claims.

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..

Summary

As the chief fiscal officer of California, the fourth largest economy in the world, Controller Malia M. Cohen is responsible for accountability and disbursement of the state’s financial resources.

Controller Cohen also safeguards many types of financial property until claimed by the rightful owners, independently audits government agencies that spend state funds, and administers the payroll system for state government employees and California State University employees. She serves on 70 boards and commissions with authority ranging from state public land management to crime victim compensation. The Controller is a member of numerous financing authorities, and fiscal and financial oversight entities including the Franchise Tax Board and Board of Equalization. She also serves on the boards of the nation's two largest public pension funds.

The Controller is one of eight statewide constitutional officials who are elected every four years in California.

Additional Information

• Job Requisition # 705362060
• Agency/Department State Controller's Office