Summer Graduate Student Assistant - Los Angeles, United States - University Enterprises, Inc.

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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.


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.

**Prerequisites
Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.

**Majors/Fields of Study
Public Policy/Administration

**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 (Sunday - Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).

**Minimum Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and fax machines. Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular).
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.**Preferred Qualifications

Responsibilities:


The Student Assistant will be tasked with responsibilities that require them to research and gain proficiency over the CPUC's current energy policies and processes.


At the conclusion of the internship, the intern will be expected to produce a formal White Paper that synthesizes their chosen policy recommendation and addresses a policy need regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion.

**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 remote work environment.


Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI telework agreement.

**Application Instructions

The CPUC's Energy Division develops and administers energy policy and program to serve the public interest, advise the Commission, and ensure compliance with the Commission decisions and statutory mandates.

The Energy Division provides objective and expert analyses that promote reliable, safe and environmentally sound energy services at lowest reasonable rates for the people of California.

The Energy Division provides technical support to the Commissioners and their offices, and the Administrative Law Judges. The Energy Division drafts resolutions for formal consideration by the Commission.

Resolutions generally result from informal utility requests called Advice Letters, which are submitted by utilities to request rate and tariff adjustments.


The Energy Division through its Federal Policy and Ratemaking Section represents the Commission in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and court proceedings.


The Energy Division assists the Commission in its regulation of four types of Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs): Electric, Natural Gas, Steam and Petroleum Pipeline Companies.

Commission-approved tariffs (official rates and terms of service) for these four types of IOUs are maintained by the Energy Division.


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