Job Description
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT INTERN Location: Riverside
Job ID: 76552
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The UCPath Summer Internship Program begins on June 23, 2025 and concludes on September 13, 2025.
Position Base Riverside
Location UCPath
UCPATH CENTER At the University of California (UC), your contributions make a difference. A world leader producing Nobel and Pulitzer Prize recipients with over 150 years of groundbreaking research transforming the world. Choose a career where you can leverage your knowledge, skills and aspirations to inspire and support some of the greatest minds in the world, and those who will follow in their footsteps. Working at the University of California is being part of a unique institution, and a vibrant and diverse community. At the University of California, Office of the President, we propel our mission through impactful work locally, in government centers and systemwide. We are passionate people, serving the greater good.
The University of California, one of the largest and most acclaimed institutions of higher learning in the world, is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and public service. The University of California Office of the President is the headquarters to the 10 campuses, six academic medical centers and three national laboratories and enrolls premier students from California, the nation and the world. Learn more about the UC Office of the President
The UCPath Center is the University of California's shared services center in Riverside, CA. The UCPath Center manages the payroll, benefits, and other human resources transactions for more than 200,000 UC employees working across ten UC campuses, six medical centers, three national labs and more. The staff at the UCPath Center work in a variety of areas including business operations, customer service, quality management, technology, training, human resources and communications. Learn more about the UCPath Center
Position Summary : The
Product Management Intern role will support the UCPath Product Management team in executing strategic initiatives that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of UCPath's systems and processes. This role offers hands-on experience in product management, driving the development and enhancement of our products, within a large-scale HR/Payroll shared services environment.
The intern will focus on special projects that include reviewing and maintaining product JIRA tickets, developing a structured project intake process, and documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support the team's ongoing initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for motivated students or recent graduates looking to launch a career in product management, HR technology, business analysis, or process optimization within an enterprise environment.
What You'll Gain - Practical experience in product management and exposure to the complete product lifecycle.
- Opportunities to work with and learn from experienced professionals in the field.
- Insight into how cross-functional teams collaborate to drive business success.
- Enhanced understanding of business dynamics and product strategy.
Key Responsibilities: Product & Process Support - Assist in reviewing, organizing, and maintaining JIRA, ensuring existing tickets are accurately logged, properly categorized, and updated to reflect current priorities.
- Support the development and implementation of a structured project intake process to streamline how enhancement requests and roadmap initiatives are submitted, reviewed, and approved.
- Document and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for product management processes, ensuring clear guidelines for team members and stakeholders.
Research & Analysis - Analyze existing product management workflows and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency.
- Conduct benchmarking and research on best practices in product management, JIRA usage, and PeopleSoft
- Gather feedback from stakeholders (internal UCPath teams) to identify pain points within current processes that can be improved with existing products
Collaboration & Communication - Work cross-functionally with product/project managers, IT teams, and business stakeholders to support initiatives.
- Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and documentation for leadership and stakeholders.
- Participate in team meetings and share insights or recommendations based on research and project findings.
Experience & Skills: Required:
- Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills
- Strong writing skills, including the ability to write clear and concise emails
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to communicate technical information to personnel at various levels in the organization
- Interest in project management and product development processes.
- Ability to collaborate with different teams and stakeholders effectively.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable as priorities evolve
Preferred
: - Familiarity with JIRA or similar project management tools.
- Knowledge of business processes and product development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
Education: Required
- Currently enrolled University of California student
- Bachelor's degree or undergraduate degree in progress with expected graduation in Spring or Summer 2025
- Pursuing a degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.
Job Title: STDT 4
Job Code: 004919
Payscale: $27.34 - $36.78 per hour - Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by UCPath Center visit: Benefits of Working for UC
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Internships available for currently enrolled University of California students only. Non-UC students will not be considered.
Visa sponsorship not available.
This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at the UCPath Center in Riverside and remote in California.
HOW TO APPLY Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.
JOB CLOSE DATE For first consideration, please apply by: March 11, 2025.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP
Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs , as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
- 'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
EEO STATEMENT The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: . For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: .
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