Student Assistant - Unit Support - Radiologic Health Branch

Theuniversityunion; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Radiologic Health Branch is hiring five student assistants to support unit staff with general administrative tasks.

This part-time, temporary, non-benefited position requires enrollment as a college student and offers flexible hours between 8 AM and 5 PM, Monday to Friday. Duties include phones, data collection, and document creation.

Qualifications

• Must be a college or university student enrolled in regular terms.
• Must meet prerequisites for student employment at the hosting agency.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and respond to inquiries from the public.
• Collect and analyze data and maintain files and databases.
• Create forms, spreadsheets, and other documents.
• Respond to verbal and email requests and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Org skills

Writing skills

MS Office

Education

High school

Job description

Student Assistant - Unit Support - Radiologic Health Branch

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• Base Pay $17.50 - $17.50 / Hour
• Job Category Part-time, Off-campus, California Department of Public Health
• Employee Type Student Assistant
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is seeking to hire five student assistants to work with the staff of the Radiologic Health Branch supporting the unit staff with general administrative tasks.

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

Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable) at an accredited college or university.

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

Accounting, Business Administration, Chemistry, English, Health Science, Journalism, Education, Environmental Science, Physical Science, or Social Work (preferred)

Work Schedule

Flexible 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 can work up to a max of 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the calendar year.

Compensation

$17.50 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office package applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role.
• Familiarity with standard office practices, procedures, and equipment including but not limited to phones, printers, fax machines, and files.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to multi-task and problem solve.
• 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist staff in answering phones and responding to inquiries from the public.
• Assist in the collection and analysis of data.
• Input and update data and maintain a variety of files, electronic records, directories, and databases.
• Create forms, spreadsheets, and other documents.
• Respond to verbal and email requests.
• Other related duties as assigned.

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: September 20, 2026

Summary

The Radiologic Health Branch (RHB) is within the Radiation Safety and Environmental Management Division of the Department of Public Health. The Branch enforces the laws and regulations addressing ionizing radiation, including radioactive material, designed to protect the public, radiation workers, and the environment. RHB is responsible for providing public health functions associated with administering a radiation control program. This includes licensing of radioactive materials, registration of X-ray-producing machines, certification of medical and industrial X-ray and radioactive material users, inspection of facilities using radiation, investigation of radiation incidents, and surveillance of radioactive contamination in the environment.

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