Student Assistant - Benefits Analyst - Hybrid

Base Pay $19.00 - $22.00 / Hour Job Category Part-time, Off-campus, CalSTRS Employee Type Student Assistant Required Degree High school Manage Others No Description The California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) is seeking to hire nine (9) student assistants for an opportunity to support the Disability and Survivor Benefits (DaSB) division in analyzing and applying CalSTRS laws, policies, and procedures. 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 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 Accounting, Business Administration, Communication, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science and Engineering, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Public Policy and Administration or Statistics. Work Schedule F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 7 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 $ 19.00 - $22.00 per hour. Minimum Qualifications Must complete each term with the minimum unit requirements for undergraduate and graduate student classifications, with proof collected at the end of each Spring and Fall term. Must be dependable, punctual, flexible, and able to follow directions. Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with staff at various levels. Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment. Possess a good attendance record. Able to work independently as well as part of a team. Must have a positive and enthusiastic attitude. Strong organizational skills. Experience using Microsoft Office applications. Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving skills. Preferred Qualifications 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 Review and verify documents for accuracy, completeness, and validity. Gather and analyze information to identify and locate the correct benefit recipients. Collect and compile data to determine the specific benefits payable. Communicate with clients to request necessary information and support timely case processing. 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. 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. Summary 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. 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' pre‑kindergarten to community college. CalSTRS also provides disability and survivor benefits. CalSTRS is governed by the Teachers’ Retirement Law, part of the California Education Code. #J-18808-Ljbffr University-Enterprises-In