Student Assistant - Graphic Designer

The Office of Water Programs (OWP) on the Sacramento State campus is seeking to hire a graphic design student to assist our design team with a diverse range of projects.

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.

UEI does not allow employees to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one college or center per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI position for a different UEI position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.

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 (i.e., degree, license, or official transcript), 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.

Prerequisites

Must be an undergraduate college student attending classes during the regular term (Fall, Spring, and Winter, if applicable), at an accredited college or university. Must be enrolled at a minimum in six semester units or nine quarter units.

Majors/Fields of Study

Graphic Design or Design Studies.

Work Schedule

Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. Final work schedule to be determined by supervisor.

Additional Work Schedule

Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 20 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring & summer).

Compensation

$22.00 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

• Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA.
• Enrolled as a Graphic Design or Design Studies student at an accredited college or university.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Dependable, punctual, and responsible in work attendance.
• Able to work a consistent schedule on a weekly basis.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member who can, with guidance, prioritize work assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in an organized manner and to deliver quality work with minimal errors.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally by email and phone to obtain information from internal resources.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to work on the Windows platform.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work with Abobe Creative Suite applications to produce camera-ready artwork.

Duties and Responsibilities

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 an office environment.

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 your transcripts and a cover letter.

Apply by: 09/30/2026