Student Assistant

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Job Code #: JC-505058

Position #(s): -946

Working Title: Student Assistant

Classification: STUDENT ASSISTANT

Salary Range: $3,167.00 - $4,268.00

Alternate Range: A - $17.74 - $19.49; B - $18.98 - $20.86; C - $20.29 - $22.34; D - $21.72 - $23.91

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Los Angeles County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Student Assistant

Work Shift: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Work Week: Monday – Friday

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks.

Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

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Overview

Are you currently attending high school, college or other post-secondary training and looking for part-time employment? Do you want to help your peers achieve their educational and vocational goals? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of youth? If so, this may be the position for you.

Responsibilities

• Under the close supervision of an Employment Program Manager I and the direct guidance of an Employment Program Representative, Range B or above, as the YEOP mentor, provide services to youth designated as at-risk.
• Case manage clients through peer advising, refer clients to training, education providers, and supportive services.
• Provide educational guidance and career awareness; provide employment preparation assistance and job referrals.
• Conduct YEOP workshops and outreach; present YEOP services to local community, schools, community-based organizations (CBO), partner and employer groups to recruit clients, promote the program, and solicit support.
• Ensure all clients are registered in CalJOBS and that program services provided are recorded in CalJOBS.
• Maintain client case folders by adhering to YEOP manual guidelines.
• Represent the EDD and the YEOP at local high school and college events, career days and job fairs.
• Work up to 1,500 hours in a 12-month period; flexible scheduling during operating hours designed with educational success in mind.
• Operate 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

• Applicants must meet YEOP eligibility criteria and be currently enrolled in high school, college, or other post-secondary education. Those with limited or no work experience are encouraged to apply.
• Must be between the ages of 15-25 and enrolled in high school, college or equivalent carrying a minimum of six semester or eight quarter units.
• Must be able to read and write at a level necessary to document activities.
• Eligible YEOP applicants must be between 15 and 25 years old and currently enrolled at an accredited college or university; copies of transcripts may be required before employment and after each semester.
• Position exists in Pasadena, CA. Local in-person workload may be required with some telework possible.
• Effective July 1, 2025, some bargaining units may be subject to salary reductions per PLP 2025; details available via CalHR.

• It is strongly encouraged to apply through your Cal Career Account at  Only one application per candidate.
• If applying electronically, submit via Cal Career Account; if mailing, follow the provided…