Student Staff Assistant

Hourly Minimum Pay Rate: $19.14
Hourly Maximum Pay Rate: $23.32

 

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented student to join our Procurement Team. This role will provide an opportunity for you to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment while supporting the daily operations of our team. As a key member of our administrative support staff, you will have the chance to contribute to various projects and tasks, providing assistance with data entry, documentation, and other administrative duties as needed. No prior procurement experience is required, but a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are essential. This position is ideal for students looking to gain practical experience, develop new skills, and make a positive impact on our team.

 

About SMUD's College Internship Program

SMUD's College Internship Program provides college interns with an opportunity to contribute their skills and knowledge to SMUD while gaining valuable work experience. Workshops and activities will also be part of the program where interns will have the opportunity to be immersed in SMUD's culture and learn leadership skills as well as develop their professional skills.

SMUD was also recognized by Interns 2 Pros for the 2020 Internship Program of The Year Award in recognition of excellence in internship strategy, implementation, and impact and was one of five finalists for the 2023 Internship Program of the Year from Interns 2 Pros along with Paramount, Fox Corporation, Intuit, and Toyota.

Purpose

Under staff direction, incumbents in this classification are full-time students who perform research and analytical tasks for projects and assignments that utilize specific and acquired academic skills and knowledge in non-engineering subjects and disciplines.

Nature and Scope

The work performed in this classification calls for regular application of analytical and independent research skills.  This work is distinguished from students engaged in repetitive and easily learned tasks who are employed in the Office Assistant (clerical/technical) classification.  Incumbents in the Engineering Student Assistant classification perform at a similar level but are restricted to students majoring in an Engineering curriculum and performing tasks that employ acquired mathematical and science knowledge.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs tasks of an analytical or research nature for suitable projects or ongoing assignments which call for specific acquired academic skills and knowledge.
• May locate sources of information; collects and organizes data.
• Makes computations and analyzes data for degree of confidence and for alternative courses of action.
• May develop computer programs relating to assignments and may code material for established programs.
• May develop written, graphic and/or oral reports.
• May assist staff analysts and technical personnel by performing elements of their work under close supervision.

Required Education

• Registration as a full-time student (minimum of 12 units) at a resident academic institution in a declared curriculum that will provide the specific skills and knowledge that will contribute to available work assignments.

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Application Deadline: It is guaranteed that the online system will accept applications until 5 PM on the apply by date. It is highly encouraged that applications are submitted well before the due date and time mentioned to make sure that it is submitted successfully.
 

Official SMUD Title: Student Staff Assistant

• Students must be able to commute to the SMUD Offices in Sacramento, CA when requested to come in.
• To have a student position at SMUD, you must not have any relatives working at SMUD.
• Internship dates are as follows: Semester students (May 27 – Aug. 15 2025) and Quarter students (June 23 – Sept.12 2025).
• Students must be enrolled as a full-time student, complete and pass at least 12 undergraduate units OR 8 graduate units, and receive at least a 2.0 GPA in the Spring Semester/Quarter of 2025. Students must be graduating in Summer 2025 or later.
• If the student is graduating in Summer 2025, they must be enrolled as a part-time student in the Summer of 2025.
• If the student is graduating in the Spring Semester/Quarter of 2025 but is pursuing another degree in the Fall Semester/Quarter of 2025, you will still be eligible. However, please make sure that it shows it clearly on your resume to show that you are eligible.
• During the summer internship, students can work