What are the responsibilities and job description for the STUDENT ASSISTANT position at Department of Insurance?
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Student Assistant who is eager to support the rate filing staff to fulfill their mission, to ensure the insurance companies comply with California Insurance Code which requires the rates may not be excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory.
If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you!
Student Assistant is a classification designed for undergraduate college students performing pre-professional duties. Student Assistants must a maintain continued enrollment in a college curriculum totaling a minimum of six (6) semester units or nine (9) quarter units, and must also maintain a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA).
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
- Eligible for telework in accordance with CDIs telework policy. Teleworking student assistant may be required to report to their headquarters office location as needed. Travel expenses are not reimbursed, however other authorized transit subsidies do exist for those who qualify.
- Must be able to work in a high-rise building.
- Position may require frequent sitting.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- STUDENT ASSISTANT
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
Nearly 1,400 dedicated employees work at CDI to oversee more than 1,400 insurance companies and license more than 425,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, and business entities.
RATE REGULATION BRANCH
RATE FILING BUREAU - LA I
LOS ANGELES OFFICE
Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov
Special Requirements
Please attach (upload) all the required documents to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position (i.e., degree, transcript, license, certificate). If you fail to provide the required documentation, your application package will be marked as incomplete and not considered for an interview.
- Degree and/or School Transcripts -This position requires current enrollment in college and proof of enrollment must be submitted when applying to this recruitment.
- Resume
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 12/4/2025Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Degree and/or School Transcripts
Desirable Qualifications
- Ability to learn mathematical algorithms and statistical methods and procedures.
- Ability to learn about analysis of technical issues.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with all levels of staff.
- Willingness to acquire and maintain a working knowledge of insurance products, statutes, regulation, practices, and procedures through independent study and training sessions.
Benefits
- Flexible work hours
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- On the Job Training
- Career Services Program
- Recognition Program
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Classification & Consultation Unit
(916) 492-3300
CDIJobInquiries@insurance.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Officer
(916) 492-3024
OCR@insurance.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Examination Information
This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating "preference under Government Code section 18220". Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.
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.
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.
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