Graduate Student Assistant-Data Assistant- Remote (Richmond, CA)

Description

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch is seeking to hire a graduate student assistant to work under the direction of the Program Performance and Reporting Unit Chief. In collaboration with program staff, the student assistant performs a variety of public health-related functions that include data management and analysis... tracking, monitoring, and evaluation work for provider outreach. The student assistant will also perform other tasks as assigned.

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 graduate 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.

To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf

Graduate students must be enrolled in at least: four-semester units or six quarter units.

Graduate students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.

Majors/Fields of Study

Public Health, Nursing, Epidemiology, Environmental Science, Health Science, Natural Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, and/or Organic Chemistry, Algebra, Calculus and/or Statistics

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

Graduate Student 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
? Excellent knowledge of MS Office software, including Forms, Excel, One Drive, Word.
? Expertise in collecting, organizing and analyzing data.

Preferred Qualifications
? Experience using statistical methods/software.
? Effective organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
? Fast typing skills and attention to detail.
? 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
? Compiling data into various databases for process and outcome measures.
? Developing spreadsheets to organize data and verifying for accuracy; data management and analysis.
? Effective collaboration with groups and strong communication skills.
? Handling additional duties as needed.

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 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.

Apply by: August 8, 2024