The California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) is seeking to hire student assistants for an opportunity to support the Disability and Survivor Benefits (DaSB) division in analyzing and applying CalSTRS laws, policies, and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be dependable, punctual, flexible, and able to follow directions.
• Excellent communication skills and able to communicate with various levels of staff.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess a good attendance record.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must have a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.Previous experience in a business operations or analyst position.

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.

• Checking documents for validity.
• Gathering information to identify/locate the correct benefit recipient(s).
• Gathering information to support the specific benefits that are payable.Communicating with and requesting information needed from clients to process cases.