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Work Study Student Assistant

California State University

Turlock, CA • On-site

$16.90/hr

Part-time

Posted 21 days ago

California State University rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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213th of 629 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Work Study Student Assistant
Job no: 560840
Work type: Student Assistant - Federal Work Study
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location), Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants
    • Position Summary
    • Temporary hourly-intermittent student assistant position available in Honors.
    • Start Date
    • Position available on or after September 1, 2026 and ending on or before May 21, 2026. Possibility of reappointment based on budget, department needs, and job performance.
    • Job Description/Duties
    • Duties include but are not limited to:
      • Provide general administrative support for the University Honors Program.
      • Assist with preparing materials for Honors events, workshops, orientations, and student activities
      • Help with event setup, check-in, cleanup, and other event-related tasks. Create and update flyers, signs, presentations, and other program materials
      • Assist with maintaining student records, spreadsheets, and program files
      • Support outreach and communication efforts with current and prospective Honors students
      • Help organize and maintain the Honors.
      • Program office and shared student spaces.
      • Make copies, scan documents, assemble packets, and complete basic data entry.
      • Assist with inventorying and organizing program supplies and materials. Provide courteous assistance to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
      • Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the University Honors Program.
      • Other duties as assigned.
    • Qualifications
    • Required Qualifications:
      • Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.
      • Must have received and accepted Financial Aid award for the current semester/year in which you are applying.
    • Salary Range
    • $16.90 per hour.
    • How to Apply
    • To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the "Apply Now" button on this page.
    • Application Deadline
    • Open Until Filled
    • Background Clearance Notice
    • Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
      Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
    • Additional Information
    • Clery Act Disclosure
      Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/epc/clery-safety-reports. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.
      Equal Employment Opportunity
      The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
      Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/sec503/Self_ID_Forms/VoluntarySelf-ID_CC-305_ENG_JRF_QA_508c.pdf.
      CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
      The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
    • The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.
      INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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Advertised: Aug 14 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.

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