Job details
Salary $15.68 - $21.13 an hour job type full-time part-time temporary
Full job description
The california department of transportation (caltrans) is seeking to hire a student assistantIn a learning capacity, the student will assist and provide support for a variety of tasks associated with the development of training and resources focused on race and equityThe incumbent will provide support to various district and divisions across the department as well as management in the race and equity officeMust be able to foster open and collaborative relationshipsThe incumbent will have a variety of communications tasks to support the implementation and progress tracking of the department’s race & equity action plan.
Conditions of employment this is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student positionEmployment in all positions with university enterprises, incIs dependent upon the mutual consent of university enterprises, incAnd the employeeThis means that either university enterprises, incOr 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 (i.e., degree, license, or official transcript) and physical exam and drug urinalysis testApplicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of university enterprises inc., (uei) and the hiring agency or department.
Work schedule flexible hours, monday through friday, between 8:00am – 4:00pmFinal work schedule to be determined by supervisor.
Due to covid-19, student will be required to work according to the current uei remote workplace policy and sign a uei telework agreement.
Additional work schedule
Student assistants and graduate student assistants generally work up to 20 hours per work week (sunday-saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per work week during breaks; (winter, spring and summer).
Student assistants are not permitted to telecommute or work remotely.
Area bay area
On/off sacramento state campus off campus
Worksite city oakland
Pay range $15.68 - $21.13 per hour
Department/agency california department of transportation (caltrans)
Unit/division external affairs/ public affairs
Project description the california department of transportation (caltrans) manages more than 50,000 miles of california’s highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agenciesCaltrans carries out its mission of providing a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance california’s economy and livability, with six primary programs: aeronautics, highway transportation, mass transportation, transportation planning, administration and the equipment service centerTo learn more visit www.dot.ca.gov.
Majors/fields of study business administration, communication studies, government , humanities, media communication, public policy and administration, ethnic studies
Minimum qualifications
Knowledge in microsoft office, media platforms, and database programs.
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms.
Ability to follow instructions to complete tasks.
Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 gpa.
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.
To view our current affiliation list please paste the following url into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/affiliation_list.pdf
Students must be enrolled at a minimum in: 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.
Preferred qualifications
Change leadership: helps develop new and innovative approaches needed to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work productsEncourages others to value changeConsiders impact and recommends changes(organizational excellence – integrity, commitment)
Communication: expresses oneself clearly in all forms of communicationGives feedback and is receptive to feedback receivedKnows that listening is essential.
Conflict management: recognizes differences in opinions and supports open discussionUses appropriate interpersonal stylesFinds agreement on issues as appropriate.
Ethics and integrity: demonstrated concern to be perceived as responsible, reliable, and trustworthyRespects the confidentiality of information or concern shared by othersHonest and forthrightConforms to accepted standards of conduct.
Forward thinking: anticipates the implications and consequences of situations and takes appropriate actions to be prepared for possible contingenciesAnticipates and prepares for future developments.
Fostering diversity: capable of working with a diverse workgroup, including but not limited to differences in race, nationality, culture, age, gender, and being differently able.
Interpersonal effectiveness: effectively and appropriately interacts and communicates with others to build positive, constructive, professional relationshipsTailor’s communication style based on the audienceProvides and is receptive to feedback.
Teamwork and collaboration: helps sets team structureOrganizes, and facilitates team activitiesPromotes team cooperation and encourages participationCapable of cross-functionality and working well with others on a team to achieve personal goals, team goals, and organizational goalsTakes responsibility for individual actions in order to achieve consistent results.
Teamwork/partnership: provides support to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside of the organization through effective communication and collaboration.
Thoroughness: ensures that work and information is complete and accurateEnsures that assignment goals, objectives, and completion dates are metDocuments and reports on work progress.
Duties and responsibilities
In a learning capacity, the student assistant (sa) will assist the caltrans office of race and equity office and initiativesCoordinate and manage events and meeting logistics for internal and external partners, community outreach groups, vendors, and task forcesSa will provide administrative support by summarizing meeting notes and assisting with creating presentation materials.
Gather and compile resources for department staff related to but not limited to race, equity, health, unsheltered, climate change, and transportation.
Assist in the development of training materials including but not limited to booklets, questionnaires, powerpoint presentations, videos, polls, surveys, and evaluationsConduct necessary research and collect “best practices” from internal and external partners
Under the guidance of the district 4 equity program manager, provide staffing and support to integrate race and equity principles and practices into planning and department initiativesProvide tracking, measurement, and evaluation support for race and equity outcomes related to department initiatives to ensure accountability and support effective implementation.
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 a reasonable accommodation.
Working conditions the incumbent will initially work from home as required through the extent of the covid-19 pandemic, after which the incumbent will have the option to continue working from home on a part-time basis as appropriate to execute the job dutiesThe incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting while at their base of operation in the district 4 officeThe incumbent may also frequently travel and work at off-site locations in a climate-controlled environment under artificial lighting
Hours per week students (part-time) 0-20 hours per week during the academic year, up to 40 hours per week during breaks; (winter, spring and summer)(nstu)
Posting date 10/04/2021
Closing date 11/14/2021
Open until filled no
Special instructions to applicant please complete all fields of the employment applicationInclude your educational history in the “educational experience” section and any employment history in the “employment experience” section of our application.
