About the role
Work Study
Federal Work- Study Student Information: https://www.csusb.edu/financial-aid/prospective-current-students/federal-work-study/federal-work-study-student
Eligibility Requirements
- Must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current award year
- Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress standards
- Must be enrolled in at least half-time. (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate) per semester
- Must have a federal need of at least $2,000
- Submit all requested financial aid documentation from your To-Do-List by the due date
- Must have an official award notification from the Financial Aid Office
- Must be a U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen, or permanent resident
FWS Waiting List: Students not awarded FWS may be added to the FWS Waiting List. Please email us at workstudy@csusb.edu
NOTE: Program funding is limited, applying through the FWS Waiting List does not guarantee a FWS award.
Job Summary
Under Immediate Supervision, the Student Success Studio (S3) at the Palm Desert Campus is looking to hire a proactive and dedicated Student Assistant (SA) for the 2024-2025 academic year. In this role, the Student Assistant will work closely with our team of tutors and coaches/mentors, providing essential administrative support and contributing to the success of students utilizing our S3 services. Collaborate with tutors to support and enhance tutoring sessions, including scheduling and coordinating appointments.
Responsibilities
Under the Immediate Supervision, duties include but not limited to:
- Collaborate with tutors to support and enhance tutoring sessions, including scheduling and
coordinating appointments.
- Assist with administrative tasks such as managing schedules, organizing files, and preparing
documents to streamline S3 operations.
- Provide direct support to students using S3 services, offering guidance and information to help
them navigate available resources.
- Help with the setup and execution of workshops, study sessions, and other events, including
handling logistics and communicating with participants.
- Perform general office tasks, including answering phones, handling mail, and maintaining office
supplies.
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of S3 services by providing feedback.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to learn and perform assigned work; follow oral instructions; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; communicate effectively with all levels; and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.
- Special Qualification: Admission or registration as a CSU student.
Required Qualifications
- Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative.
- Students must be enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate)
- International students must have full-time enrollment at CSUSB. (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate)
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Payroll Requirement: Social Security Card
Preferred Qualifications
- Currently enrolled as a student at the Palm Desert Campus.
- Maintain a 2.5 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative.
- Basic Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Basic Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with office equipment.
- Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and assisting others.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team setting.
Compensation and Benefits
Student Employment Anticipated Hiring Range: $16.90 per hour.
The compensation offered will consider internal equity and experience among other factors.
Position Information
Work status: Part-Time, Temporary, Seasonal
CSUSB’s standard hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position may require occasional evening and weekend work to support departmental activities, special events, and other university functions. Work schedules may vary and are subject to change based on business needs.
The application deadline is: November 24, 2026; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.
This is an 'On-Campus Only' position. Student Employees are not eligible to telecommute at any time.
California State University, San Bernardino, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
California State University, San Bernardino in not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).
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 only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also 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.
Conditions of Employment
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) may be required for student employment purposes. 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 when required may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Driver’s License Check
Possession of a valid Driver's License may be required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.
I-9
CSUSB 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 form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.
On Campus Commitment
In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.
Closing Statement
Reasonable Accommodation
We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.
Smoking
CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/.
Clery Act
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act.