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The Office of the President is the systemwide headquarters of the University of California, managing its fiscal and business operations, and supporting the academic and research missions across its campuses, labs and medical centers. UCOP is located in vibrant downtown Oakland.

The Office of the President offers a paid opportunity for students to complement their academic training by learning practical skills in a high-demand field. Students will be part of a cohort of student interns participating in an internship program managed by dedicated staff from UCOP Human Resources.  

Intern Pay Rates
Undergraduate UC Student Interns (Sophomores to Seniors) Graduate UC Student Interns
Title Name:  STDT 3 (Job Code: 4920) STDT 4 (Job Code: 4919)
Minimum:

$16.89

 $17.90
Midpoint:  $21.64  $27.34
Maximum:  $26.39 $36.48
Budget: $12,667.20 $17,510.40


This year’s events are to be announced, but previous years’ programming have included:

  • Guest Speaker Series
    • Van Williams, Vice President of Information Technology Services and Chief Information Officer
    • Paul Williams, Associate Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer
    • Angelina Gomez, Director of Employee Services
    • Lalitha Sankaran, Director, Workplace Inclusion & Belonging
    • Dennis McIver, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Program Manager
  • Professional Development Series
    • Introduction to CliftonStrengths
    • Rock Your LinkedIn Profile
    • Interviewing Skills
  • Final Presentations – Intern Projects

Students will work in an inclusive and welcoming environment for people of diverse racial, gender and ideological backgrounds.

By working at the University of California Office of the President, you are helping to support the next generation of leaders, thinkers, inventors and doers to achieve their dreams. Join us in guiding California, the United States and the world into the future.