Graduate Studies Thesis Support Specialist

The California State University; Turlock, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Stanislaus is seeking an Instructional Student Assistant to support the thesis submission process and provide general student assistance under the Graduate Studies Specialist.

The role includes coordinating workshops on thesis formatting, evaluating submissions for compliance, and offering 1:1 consultations with students and faculty. It also supports events and office reception, starting October 5, 2026, with an end date of May 28, 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree earned.
• Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.
• Demonstrates the ability to be detail oriented, reliable, and dependable.
• Demonstrates the ability to work well with others and independently meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage graduate student workshops and in-class presentations regarding the thesis template formatting and submission guidelines.
• Evaluate thesis/project/dissertation submissions and act as a quality control person for the compliance of the format and completeness according to the university’s guidelines and policies.
• Provide 1:1 consultation with graduate students and faculty to review thesis submission processes and requirements.
• Compile data and information, track the status of students’ submission, and communicate effectively with students, faculty mentors, and supervisors.
• Staff and support events coordinated by the Office of Graduate Studies and Research.
• Assist the Graduate Specialist with assigned duties.
• Office reception, phone coverage, and referrals.
• Consistent and punctual attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Reliable

Independent worker

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree earned

Tools

Canvas

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Canva

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

California State University, Stanislaus is seeking an Instructional Student Assistant to support the thesis submission process and provide general student assistance under the Graduate Studies Specialist.

The role includes coordinating workshops on thesis formatting, evaluating submissions for compliance, and offering 1:1 consultations with students and faculty. It also supports events and office reception, starting October 5, 2026, with an end date of May 28, 2027.