*Internal Candidates Only - Student Assistant - MESA Program Mentor

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 account 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 a Sac State student enrolled in at least six-semester units (undergrad) or four-semester units (graduate) students.

Majors/Fields of Study

Engineering, Computer Science, or Construction Management

Work Schedule

Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 6 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).

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Knowledge of MESA Program activities and services.
• Knowledge of your current major as well as available resources.
• Ability to plan, execute and strategize progress towards goal completion.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to host events for mentee cohorts.
• Must be a MESA Program student to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Analyze situations and adopt effective course of action.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet with mentees individually throughout the semester.
• Spend time preparing for each mentoring session curriculum building, strategy brainstorming, and exploration of goal management techniques.
• Assist in content creation.
• Assist with workshops/events during the semester.
• Attend bi-weekly staff meetings.
• Ability to work up to 8 hours per week.

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.

Apply by: August 14, 2026