Clerical Assistant (FWS)

California State University; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A public university in California is offering a temporary hourly-intermittent student position in the Economics Department. This role includes duties such as receptionist work, clerical assistance, and inventory monitoring of office supplies. Applicants must be registered undergraduate students, demonstrate good customer service, and have experience with Microsoft Office. The position offers $16.90 per hour and is open until filled, providing valuable work experience in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Good customer service and telephone etiquette skills.
• Experience working with MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform receptionist duties including responding to telephone and emails.
• Provide general clerical assistance.
• Monitor office supplies for inventory.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Education

Undergraduate student registration

Job description

Position Summary

Temporary hourly-intermittent work study student position available in the Economics Department.

Start Date

Position available on or after February 2, 2026 and ending on or before May 22, 2026. Possibility of reappointment based on budget, department needs, and job performance.

Job Description / Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Receptionist duties (responding to telephone and emails)
• General clerical assistance
• Light office cleaning, filing and organizing assistance
• Collecting mail, distributing mail, and campus deliveries
• Monitor frequently used office supplies for inventory
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• This opportunity is intended for students majoring in fields other than economics.
• Demonstrates good customer service and telephone etiquette skills.
• Demonstrates experience working with MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Demonstrates good written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates reliability, responsibility, and punctuality.
• Demonstrates ability to follow instructions.

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 résumé. 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

Criminal 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.

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.

Accommodations and Contact

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 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.

Additional Notice

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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