California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) is seeking to hire a student assistant to work under close supervision of the Service Credit Purchases Managers. In a learning capacity, the student assistants will perform accounting duties in the establishment and maintenance of accounts and financial recordkeeping for departmental activities within Accounting Operation Units. This involves the use of Excel, FoxPro, and the creation and conversion of text files. This position will also require periodic communication with counties and/or districts to resolve issues and could include other miscellaneous admin tasks as needed and time permitting.
This is a great entry level position for someone who is interested in pursuing a career in accounting. Come join our team!
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.
Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable) at an accredited college or university.
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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.
Accounting, Communication Studies, Business Administration, Finance, Mathematics.
F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
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).
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Outlook.
- Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Must be reliable and punctual.Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of FoxPro.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
- Maintaining and updating detailed Excel Spreadsheet tracking payments received.
- Researching payments and creating support documents on shared drive.
- Apply payments to employee, employer and member accounts including FoxPro.
- Contact employers for validations, e. refund certification, leave confirmation, etc.Other administrative duties, scanning, imaging, sorting mail, etc.
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.
Work is performed in a hybrid environment. The office is located in Sacramento.
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.
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: December 31st, 2024
CalSTRS, the California State Teachers’ Retirement System, is the largest teachers’ retirement system and second largest public pension fund in the nation. A world-class financial services institution and state agency, our unique organizational culture emphasizes customer service, leadership and respect for our members and our colleagues.
CalSTRS provides retirement, disability and survivor benefits to California’s more than 949,000 public school educators and their families.
The Service Credit Purchases unit is responsible for preparing member billing quotes upon request and collection of service credit purchase related receivables.
Our mission
Securing the financial future and sustaining the trust of California’s educators.
Our vision
Your reward—A secure retirement
Our reward—Getting you there
To learn more, please visit www.calstrs.com
Based on your answers to one or more questions, it appears you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the position. We are unable to move your application forward in the process. If you have questions, please contact us at 916-278-7003 or email us at ueijobs@csus.edu.
