Student Assistant
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Job no: 557317
Department: Student Equity and Success
Work type: Student Assistant
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Administrative, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location), Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants
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- Temporary hourly-intermittent student assistant position(s) available in Student Orientation-Transition.
- Multiple Positions available on or after June 15, 2026, and ending on or before August 31, 2026. Possibility of reappointment based on budget, department needs, and job performance.
- Duties include but are not limited to:
- Facilitate small and large group sessions across orientation and transition programs
- Lead small groups and discussions related to academics, student life, and community experiences
- Propose, develop, and co-lead content for breakout sessions relevant to Stanislaus State demographics in support of student acclimation and readiness for their collegiate experience.
- Facilitate icebreakers and engaging group activities to support student connection and transition
- Serve as a peer mentor and resource for new students and their supporters
- Welcome and assist new students and supporters in orientation and transition experiences
- Establish and maintain rapport with incoming students and their supporters
- Provide information to new first year and transfer students regarding preparation for their first year at Stanislaus State, including connection to campus services, resources and involvement opportunities
- Assist students in their transition from high school or other post-secondary institutions through continued engagement and navigation efforts
- Support transition-focused initiatives throughout the semester (e.g., Welcome Booths, Weeks of Welcome, workshops, presentations, and student engagement activities)
- Help foster a sense of belonging through meaningful student interaction and engagement across orientation and transition experiences
- Provide information and lead sessions for the Supporters orientation program as assigned.
- Lead campus tours to familiarize students and supporters with key locations and resources
- Represent the university in a professional, welcoming, and student-centered manner.
- Assist with program logistics, including check-in, navigation and overall program flow
- Support event set-up, transitions between sessions and program breakdown
- Help ensure sessions and activities run on schedule
- Support professional staff with troubleshooting and participant needs
- Assist with the implementation of programs during the academic year, including workshops, presentations, and engagement events
- Support student outreach efforts, including follow-up communication and check-ins.
- Attend and actively participate in all required trainings and meetings
- Demonstrate understanding of student support services, university policies and program expectations
- Serve as a positive role model and representative of the University
- Participate in ongoing development opportunities to enhance leadership, communication and program facilitation skills
- As available, support continued engagement efforts, including student check-ins
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated leadership and skills, including working in a collaborative team environment.
- Demonstrates commitment to the mission of New Student Orientation.
- Familiarity with campus services, clubs/orgs and student programs/resources.
- Demonstrates critical thinking, adaptability, maturity, responsibility, respect, initiative, confidence, motivation, enthusiasm, and a high energy level.
- Demonstrates good interpersonal, group communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrates the ability to work effectively within a diverse team.
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.
- 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.
- 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.
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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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