The State Controller's Office (SCO) is seeking to hire motivated and dependable IT Student Assistants to serve as members of the SCO Service Desk (SSD) team assigned as the primary division contacts for the Executive Office (EO), Information Systems Division (ISD), the Administration and Disbursements Division's (ADD) and Special Project's (Fi$Cal). The incumbents will act as a first level service desk support associates providing technical assistance for many associated hardware/software components used by the previously listed divisions.
This is an excellent opportunity for students looking to gain practical experience while contributing to SCO's technology services.
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. 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 in at least: 12 semester units or 12 quarter units for undergraduate students; eight-semester units or eight quarter units for graduate students.
Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting and students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Majors/Fields of Study
Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or other Information Technology (IT) related majors.
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
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
$18.00 - $26.00 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Duties and Responsibilities
The student assistant will support Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft Desktop suite of tools, imaging software, some encryption software applications and smartphones. As a member of SSD they will be an active participant in the SCO Customer Experience to ensure satisfaction throughout the enterprise.
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.
In addition to your resume, please upload the following documents:
Apply by: October 14, 2026
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
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