Child Development Student Assistant

CSU; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

CSU Stanislaus invites applications for a temporary hourly student worker in the Child Development/Psychology departments. You will assist at the front desk, greet visitors, answer calls, manage files, and support events and mail runs on campus.

The position requires enrollment in at least six units and basic computer skills, with a wage of $16.90 per hour. Open until filled, contingent on budget and department needs.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in at least six Fall/Spring units.
• Must have received Financial Aid award for the current semester/year.
• Ability to follow instructions and multi-task.
• Demonstrates dependability and punctuality.
• Basic computer skills and intermediate MS Office experience.
• Strong organizational and customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist faculty, students and guests.
• Support front desk by answering department phone lines.
• Perform filing, data entry, and document scanning.
• Assist with events and mail distribution on campus.

Skills

Follow instructions

Multi-tasking

Calm under pressure

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Customer service

Phone skills

Education

Undergraduate student enrollment min six units

Tools

Copy machine

Fax machine

Scanner

Job description

Position Summary

Temporary hourly-intermittent work study position available in Child Development.

Start Date

Position available on or after September 1, 2026 and ending on or before May 21, 2027. Possibility of reappointment based on budget, department needs, and job performance.

Job Description/Duties

• Assist with greeting and assisting faculty, students and community guests.
• Support front desk in answering phone calls for the Psychology & Child Development department.
• Answer basic questions and/or refer visitors or callers to appropriate person.
• Operate common office equipment (copy machine, fax, scanner, etc.).
• Maintain department-wide bulletin boards.
• Alphabetize, file, purge, data entry and scan documents.
• Create new student files, update advising materials and appointment binder.
• Proctor make-up exams and handling confidential files/exams.
• Assist with set up and clean‑up of events hosted by the department (i.e. Undergraduate Research Symposium, CDEV Portfolio Presentations, Child Development Center Family Night ...).
• Run department errands to various other department offices throughout campus
• Pickup and distribute mail to faculty and staff.
• Assist department administrative coordinators with various activities within the department as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrates the capability to be able to follow instructions and multi-task.
• Demonstrates the ability to respond calmly and professionally to pressure.
• Demonstrates ability to be dependable and punctual.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills and intermediate skills with Microsoft Programs.
• Demonstrates strong organization skills.
• Demonstrates good customer service and phone skills.

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

Application Deadline

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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 [phone]. California Relay Service is available at [phone] voice and [phone] 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 individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview. Exceptions to minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Advertised: Aug 20 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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