About the role#
The Department of Social Services is hiring a Student Assistant to support the Equity in Contracts Unit. This role involves administrative tasks and direct communication with grantees to ensure contract paperwork is processed correctly. You will work under the supervision of a Supervisor I and alongside other program support staff.
What you'll do#
- Review and process incoming paperwork submitted by grantees for payment.
- Evaluate all documents to ensure they are complete and accurate.
- Contact grantees via email or phone to resolve any issues or errors in their paperwork.
What you'll need#
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with grantees.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
- You must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- You must reside in California at the time of your appointment.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Sacramento County, California.
- The role offers a hybrid work modality.
- This is a paid, full-time position.
About State of California
The State of California operates as a government agency based in Sacramento. It employs over 46,000 people to manage public services across the region. The organization focuses on sectors including public health, education, engineering, and policy. It maintains operations in Sacramento to support its administrative and service functions.
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