Student Assistant - Sacramento, CA

The vision of the California Health Benefit Exchange (also known as Covered California) is to improve the health of all Californians by assuring their access to affordable, high-quality care. Covered California allows individuals and small businesses to compare plans and buy heal ...

Job description

The vision of the California Health Benefit Exchange (also known as Covered California) is to improve the health of all Californians by assuring their access to affordable, high-quality care. Covered California allows individuals and small businesses to compare plans and buy health insurance in the private market. Covered California provides purchasers with a more stable risk pool, greater purchasing power, more competition among insurers and detailed information regarding the price, quality and service of health coverage. It also streamlines access for individuals to programs that provide subsidies for health coverage. Covered California has dramatically increased the number of insured Californians, and is working to improve health care quality, lower costs, and reduce health disparities through operating an innovative, competitive marketplace that empowers consumers to choose the health plan and providers that give them the best value.

Covered California recognizes that its employees are its most important asset. Our employees are the vital link that ensures that Covered California's vision, mission and values are fully realized. To this end, Covered California strives to ensure its workforce is drawn from the broadest segments of society and reflects the diversity of California so that we are poised to meet the present and future health care needs of the entire state's population.

All employees are expected to work cooperatively with others, maintaining regular, consistent, predictable attendance, possess integrity, initiative, dependability and good judgment.

If you would like to learn more, please visit our page Covered California | The Official Site of California's Health Insurance Marketplace.

Covered California is seeking to hire one motivated Student Assistant to join the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) project team. Under the supervision of a Staff Services Manager I, the Student Assistant will assist with daily business processes in a learning capacity, including updating and creating SharePoint materials, supporting classroom logistics, supporting the mentorship program, preparing survey data, support in creating presentations, and performing project-based tasks throughout the year. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment while contributing to meaningful initiatives that promote diversity, equity and inclusion for Californians.

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 one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.

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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

Business Administration,
Communication, Counseling, Education,

Human Resources, RPTA,
Public Policy and Administration, Public Policy and Administration,

Psychology, Sociology, Social

Work, Women's and Gender Studies,

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).

Compensation

$ $21.66 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word,

Excel

and PowerPoint).

Discretion with sensitive topics and information.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated interest in DEI work.

Excellent w

ritten and verbal communication.

Customer service.

Interpersonal skills.

Document management.

Event coordination.

Organization.

Time management.

Problem-solving and collaboration.

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

Updates SharePoint sites with material on
current events.

• Prepares data for surveys.
  Provides logistical support for classes (preparing materials, tracking attendance, providing
  chat support for virtual sessions).

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 environment.

Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.

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.

Apply by: 03/19/2026