Student Assistant - Safety, Audits & Compliance Unit (SACU)

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The California Prison Industry Authority is seeking to hire one student assistant in the Quality Management Section (QMS). Under the close supervision of the Staff Services Manager of the Quality Management Section (QMS), and in a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will learn proper documentation for audit program along with development and maintenance techniques to support (QMS), Health and Safety (H&S) and Regulatory Compliance Sections (RCS) and ensure compliance with certified quality management systems, other national or international business standards, and regulatory 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 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

Anthropology, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, Economics, Education, English, Ethnic Studies, Finance, Government, History, Journalism, Law, Liberal Studies, Marketing, Management, Political Science, Psychology, Public Policy & Admin, Social Science, Sociology, Women's & Gender Studies, World Languages and Literature


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

$16.90 - $23.50 per hour


Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge and ability to think analytically, creatively, strategically, and practically.
Ability to be flexible.
Ability to work within time constraints.
Ability to be open-minded.
Ability to conduct research and provide recommendations based on research completed.
Drive of self-starter/self-motivator with strong communication, research, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

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

The Student Assistant will learn how to:

Perform and assist the Quality Management Section Unit, Quality Management Section (QMS), Health and Safety (H&S) and Regulatory Compliance Sections (RCS) in project management.
Track and report for average time for completion of control requests.
Write reviews of policies and procedures for the audit program using the ISO 9001 Quality Management System standard.
Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, Corrective Action Database and Audit Database within CALPIA (Salesforce CQ) for execution of job functions.
Learn and how to record audit hours and audit results.
Review audit reports for potential corrective action requests.
Monitor the audits program for past due or unreviewed audits and alert assigned analysts.
Learn how to edit slide content and slide structure based on manual markups/changes by QMS analyst, using Power-point program.

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 an office environment.


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.

Please upload the following documents:

Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts (all transcripts, official or unofficial, must be from an accredited/affiliated college. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated.
Apply by: February 06, 2026