Title: Student Assistant - CalSTRS - Pension2 Training & Outreach - Hybrid (West Sacramento, CA) Location: West Sacramento, CA, USA Employee Type: Student Assistant Required Degree: HIGH_SCHOOL The California State Teachers’ Retirement System was established by law in 1913 to provide retirement benefits to California’s public-school educators from prekindergarten through community college. Today, CalSTRS is the largest educator-only pension fund in the world, and the second largest pension fund in the U.S. CalSTRS administers a hybrid retirement system consisting of a traditional defined benefit plan (Defined Benefit Program), cash balance plans (Defined Benefit Supplement Program and Cash Balance Benefit Program) and a voluntary Defined Contribution plan (CalSTRS Pension2®) for California’s public school educators’ prekindergarten to community college. We also provide disability and survivor benefits. CalSTRS is governed by the Teachers’ Retirement Law, part of the California Education Code. To learn more visit
The California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) is seeking to hire a student assistant to support Pension2 Training and Outreach for the Defined Contribution Programs in the Retirement Readiness division. The student assistant will assist the Pension2 unit with training and outreach materials as well as providing outstanding customer service to CalSTRS customers via telephone and online communications.
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: 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 Business Administration, Communication Studies, Economics, Education, Finance, Government, Liberal Studies, or Marketing. Work Schedule This is a hybrid work environment. Monday – Friday, preferably between 8 AM – 5 PM. Work onsite days are Tuesday & Wednesday. Telework days are Monday, Thursday and Friday. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor based on student's availabilty. 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 $18.27 to 21.00 per hour. Minimum Qualifications Strong verbal and written communication skills.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Strong organizational and time-management skills.Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.Ability to interact professionally and effectively with others.Ability to exercise tact, professionalism, and sound judgment when interacting with staff at all levels and the public.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.Must be available to work in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Duties and Responsibilities Ability to review and interpret data analysis to ensure completeness of member information. Prepare outreach and presentation materials. Partner with subject matter experts to ensure quality control and review of work. Respond verbally and in writing to members as applicable. Prepare correspondence while adhering to high standards of written communication set by the CalSTRS Style Guide. Review and analyze member information, member records and resource materials as appropriate to complete inquiries.Collaborate with other teams within Retirement Readiness / Defined Contribution 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 a hybrid environment. The office location is 200 Waterfront Place, West Sacramento, CA 95605. The schedule will require the student to be available to work on site Tuesday and Wednesday and telework the remaining days of the week. 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. 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 REQUIRED documents or your application will not be considered: Cover Letter. Schedule of Availability.Unofficial transcripts. Apply by: September 18, 2026 We will begin reviewing applications prior to September 18, 2026 deadline and may move forward with interviews and selection at any time during the posting period.
About University Enterprises, Inc.
University Enterprises, Inc. is a non-profit corporation based in Sacramento, California. Founded in 1946, it provides programs and services to support the campus community at Sacramento State. The organization employs 133 people. It functions as a resource for the educational and social environment of the university.
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