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The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) is seeking to hire a Graduate Student Assistant to assist attorneys as a Research Technologist.
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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 positing 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
Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (Fall, Spring and Winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.
To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf
Students must be enrolled in at least 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
Law
Work Schedule
Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday - Friday, between 8 AM - 5 PM with work outside of normal business hours, as needed. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
Additional Work Schedule
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).
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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; daily and frequent use of computer and variety of office software applications. Ability to occupy office workstation for extended periods of time.
Working Conditions
The position is part of a distributed team that involves teleworking and reporting to the office as needed/required.
Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI telework agreement.
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: January 14. 2024
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) is seeking to hire a Graduate Student Assistant to assist attorneys as a Research Technologist.
Requirements
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 positing 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
Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (Fall, Spring and Winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.
To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf
Students must be enrolled in at least 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
Law
Work Schedule
Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday - Friday, between 8 AM - 5 PM with work outside of normal business hours, as needed. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
Additional Work Schedule
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).
Minimum Qualifications
- Must hold an undergraduate degree and currently be enrolled in a graduate program in a relevant field or in law school.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to multi-task.
- Access to a professional work environment or workspace.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three or more years of specialized technical expertise in technology research, technology policy, software engineering, or security.
- Familiarity with systems and processes that implement consumer privacy choices.
- Familiarity with mobile technology, digital advertising technology, cookies, tracking, and consumer privacy.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop appropriate tools, research methods, examination techniques, and inquiry methods relating to privacy. Research privacy-related business practices and the technologies underlying those practices. Review business practices and their privacy and security impacts on consumers, workers, and businesses. Advise enforcement staff on a broad range of technology issues pertaining to privacy and security.
- Research consumer complaints to identify trends and potential violations of California privacy law. Assist attorneys within the CPPA's Enforcement Division to support investigations and enforcement actions.
- Strengthen and support the CPPA's investigatory responsibilities by monitoring current and next-generation privacy violations involving a range of technology-related issues. Assist in identifying new avenues of investigation. Gather and analyze data to develop ideas for potential enforcement actions.
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; daily and frequent use of computer and variety of office software applications. Ability to occupy office workstation for extended periods of time.
Working Conditions
The position is part of a distributed team that involves teleworking and reporting to the office as needed/required.
Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI telework agreement.
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: January 14. 2024
