Student Assistant - Sacramento, United States - University Enterprises

    Default job background
    Description


    The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is seeking to hire a student assistant by testing the functions and features of PowerApps web applications, and supporting users that contact the help desk via e-mail and telephone for the PEGA/AEM/PowerApps platform users by answering user questions on licensing applications.

    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.

    Prerequisites

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

    To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser:

    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

    Computer Information Systems, Computer Science and Engineering

    Work Schedule

    Flexible schedule, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Final schedule to be mutually agreed upon by student and supervisor.

    Addition 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).

    Minimum Qualifications
    • Ability to deal with customers on the phone or by email, supporting a web-based application.
    • Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally, in support of an application help desk.
    • Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle.
    • Ability to test software application based on written requirements.
    • Dependability.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Previous help desk experience but not mandatory.
    *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
    • Participate in or support various application quality assurance (QA) testing phases including unit, integration, regression, and user acceptance.
    • Work independently and with other Pega/PowerApps team members as a tester or help desk specialist.
    • Work on a small to moderate caseload of customer service tickets related to the technical support to the Pega/AEM/PowerApps platform, assisting users by answering questions on CDPH Licensing applications and supporting users that contact the helpdesk via e-mail and telephone.
    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 will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI telework agreement.

    Application Instructions

    Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the "Educational Experience" section and any employment history in the "Employment Experience" section of our application.

    In addition to your application, please upload the following documents:
    1. Resume
    2. Cover Letter
    3. Schedule of Availability
    Apply by: 5/4/2024