Center for Environmental Research & Technology

For CE-CERT Students

Please see the Opportunities for CE-CERT Students section of the CE-CERT Intranet.

For UCR Students

If you're interested, join UCR's Handshake and search for these positions there.

• Clerical/Office Assistant

  *** NOTE: This is an OFF CAMPUS position ***

  ***FEDERAL WORK-STUDY'S ENCOURAGED TO APPLY***

  *** Please include expected graduation date in resume ***

  Working under general supervision, provide office support such as:

  • Reception desk and telephone support, including reservation of conference rooms and parking permits
  • Manage Center social media accounts
  • Maintain mail room and copy/print supplies
  • Distribute mail and manage FedEx accounts
  • Assist with purchase orders and invoices
  • Inventory, organize, and log supplies
  • File, type, and scan documents; convert to PDF and edit as needed
  • Data entry, including the updating and maintenance of the Center contact database and other applications and spreadsheets
  • Event support (catering estimates, creation of signage, badges, ordering of supplies)
  • Other duties and special projects as assigned.

  Qualifications

  • Intermediate computer skills, including typing and electronic file management
  • MS Office suite, email, and internet search skills
  • High comfort level with social media
  • Basic to intermediate Photoshop skills (preferred)
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Ability to prioritize work and manage time effectively
  • Ability to learn and apply new skills and technology
  • Attention to detail
  • Valid drivers license

  Desired Skills

  • Previous office support experience
  • Some graphic design experience
  • Familiarity with various types of social media
• Assistant Web Developer

  Qualifications 

  As a student worker for the Heavy-Duty Inspection & Maintenance Web Application, you will be familiar or have a general understanding of the following skills and knowledge: 

  • General Understanding of HTML/CSS Best Practices
  • Experience in unit testing and test-driven development (TDD) using the PHP Unit Testing Framework a plus
  • Ability to write clean, maintainable, and reusable code for test cases
  • Familiarity with version control systems, preferably GIT
  • Strong knowledge of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines
  • Experience with Laravel a Plus

   

  Responsibilities (Daily Tasks)

  As a student worker for the Heavy-Duty Inspection & Maintenance Web Application, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our web project through the following: 

  • Making HTML and CSS changes in PHP web application
  • Authoring PHP Unit Testing
  • Collaborating with web team to integrate changes
  • Utilize Jira and other tools such as SLACK to track progress of Web Application
  • Use best practices to commit code changes to GIT repository
  • Contribute to the overall improvement of software development and testing processes through automation and optimization

   

  Position Information

  Onsite

  Part-time

  Expected pay: 16–20 USD per hour