The College of Engineering and Computer Science is seeking to hire two Graduate Student Assistants to support department projects. Ideal candidates will have experience with Python programming and a solid understanding of database concepts and management.
Internal Candidates Only, External Candidates Will Not Be Considered.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited 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.
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.
Majors/Fields of Study
Computer Science majors only.
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
$20.00 per hour
Minimum Qualifications
Experience with Python programming and development.
Strong knowledge of database concepts, structures, and management.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with vector databases and Large Language Model (LLM) APIs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and maintain clean, efficient, and reliable Python code for production environments.
- Work with databases to manage, query, and optimize data storage and retrieval.
- Explore and integrate vector databases and Large Language Model (LLM) APIs into applications.
- Research emerging technologies and implement new methods to improve existing workflows and applications.
- Collaborate with team members to evaluate requirements, troubleshoot issues, and develop effective technical solutions.
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 remote 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.
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: April 23, 2027
Summary
Sacramento State's Computer Science Department is one of the oldest and largest computer science programs in the CSU system.
Having educated computer professionals since 1969, our programs currently serve approximately 1600 major students. The Department also offers a variety of non-major courses to students who seek practical experience in the application of information technology, enabling individuals with a background in other areas to obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to enter or advance in computer-related industries.
To learn more visit: https://www.csus.edu/college/engineering-computer-science/computer-science/
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