Front Desk Student Assistant

CSU; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

CSU Stanislaus Learning Commons is seeking a temporary, hourly student assistant to support front desk operations and learning services. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, routing inquiries, data entry, and assisting with logistics for events and meetings.

A cover letter and schedule must accompany the application, and availability must be uploaded. The role emphasizes teamwork, confidentiality, and strong communication, with 10–20 hours per week and opportunities to engage across

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.
• Post‑baccalaureate graduate students must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.
• Student‑coordinator appointments based on experience; generally a year or more in front desk position.

Responsibilities

• Greets guests and routes them to the appropriate department/staff.
• Assists with filing and tracking using paper and electronic systems.
• Runs errands to other buildings/departments.
• Assists with data entry.
• Answers phones, emails, and routes inquiries to staff.
• Refers students to other campus and community resources.
• Assists with logistics for meetings, outreach, and events.
• Contributes to marketing materials and social‑media connections.
• Schedules appointments and responds to inquiries using StanTutor.
• Monitors and assists with questions.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Organization

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Remote work

Education

Undergraduate student enrolled in 6 Fall/Spring units

Post‑baccalaureate graduate student enrolled in 4 Fall/Spring units

Tools

StanTutor

Job description

Position Summary

Temporary hourly-intermittent student assistant position(s) available in Learning Commons.

Start Date

Position available on or after August 17, 2026, and ending on May 31, 2026, with the possibility of reappointment based on budget, department needs, and job performance.

Job Description/Duties

Serves as a Learning Commons student assistant for the front desk—the connection, communication, and clerical hub of services and operations. A cover letter, resume, and course/availability schedule are required for full consideration. Please upload your availability as a supporting document in the uploads section.

The Learning Commons is the campus resource for learning support. They offer peer‑led learning support for a variety of courses through Supplemental Instruction, Tutoring, and Writing Centers, along with resources, strategies, and workshops to help students reach their academic goals. Please visit the Learning Commons website for more information about the center: https://www.csustan.edu/learning-commons.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Greets guests and routes them to the appropriate department/staff.
• Assists with filing and tracking using paper and electronic systems.
• Runs errands to other buildings/departments.
• Assists with data entry.
• Answers phones, emails, and routes inquiries to the appropriate staff in a professional manner.
• Refers students to other campus and community resources.
• Assists with logistics for meetings, outreach, and events.
• Contributes to the development of marketing materials and social‑media connections.
• Communicates and works with teams to complete projects.
• Assists students in scheduling appointments and responding to inquiries using our learning center management platform, StanTutor.
• Monitors and assists with any questions asked.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to welcome and connect students with services and staff.
• Demonstrates ability to work on a team.
• Demonstrates responsibility and dependability with strong organizational skills.
• Can work independently with numerous interruptions.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates excellent problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Can work 10–20 hours per week.
• Follows directions.
• Works with a diverse population.
• Has working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Can market, promote, and encourage use of services.
• Can work remotely from home and has reliable internet (if needed).

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.
• Post‑baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.
• Student‑coordinator appointments are based on experience in the position, generally a year or more of work experience in the front desk position.

Salary Range

$16.90–$18.50 per hour.

Application Deadline

July 22, 2026.

Background Clearance Notice

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants must disclose whether they have received a final administrative or final judicial decision indicating a commitment to sexual harassment within the last seven 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.

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. It 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 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 must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification document 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.

Information contained in this announcement may be subject to change without notice.