Liberal Studies - Student Assistant

The California State University; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University, San Bernardino is seeking a Student Assistant to provide basic administrative support to the Liberal Studies Programs team. This on-campus, part-time role offers hands-on experience assisting with enrollment tools, office communications, and clerical tasks.

Under supervision, you will help with file management, event tabling, and coordinating with faculty advisers and students. The position requires current CSUSB enrollment and eligibility to work in the United

Qualifications

• Must be admitted or registered as a CSUSB student.
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA per semester.
• Enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 undergrad; 3 grad).
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Payroll requirement: Social Security Card.

Responsibilities

• Show students how to utilize university enrollment and planning tools.
• Serve as a point of contact for the Liberal Studies Office.
• Communicate with guests (verbal, written and electronic correspondence).
• Assist with clerical functions (filing, copies, campus deliveries, etc.).
• Monitor incoming/outgoing correspondence.
• Organize and maintain office area and student lounge.
• Student Assistants will perform other duties and responsibilities assigned.
• Tabling for incoming students during summer orientation and other events throughout the academic year.

Skills

Communication skills

English literacy

Team cooperation

Education

Admission or registration as CSUSB student

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Office 365

Job description

Job no: 562106
Work type: Student Assistant
Location: San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Administrative, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location), Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants

Under the lead work direction of the administrative support coordinator, Liberal Studies Programs (PALS Studio) and in collaboration with the Faculty Advisers, the student assistant is responsible for providing basic administrative and clerical support to the Liberal Studies Programs team to include cross functional support to other areas of the unit as needed.

• Show students how to utilize university enrollment and planning tools.
• Serve as a point of contact for the Liberal Studies Office.
• Communicate with guests (verbally, written and electronic correspondence).
• Assist with clerical functions for the Liberal Studies Office (filing, copies, campus deliveries, etc.).
• Monitoring incoming/outgoing correspondence.
• Organizing and maintain office area and student lounge.
• Student Assistants will perform other duties and responsibilities assigned.

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, duties include but not limited to:

• Assist in facilitating the use of university enrollment and planning tools to assist student majors with course planning and enrollment towards graduation.
• Assist transitioning majors with navigating credential application processes and procedures.
• Tabling for incoming students during summer orientation and other events throughout the academic year.
• Maintain files (creating, updating, and organizing).
• Student Assistant will perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by ASC or Faculty Advisers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to learn and perform assigned work; follow oral instructions; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; communicate effectively with all levels; and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.
• Special Qualification: Admission or registration as a CSU student.

Required Qualifications

• Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative.
• Students must be enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate)
• International students must have full-time enrollment at CSUSB. (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate)
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Payroll Requirement: Social Security Card

Preferred Qualifications

• Liberal Studies or Liberal Arts majors preferred.
• Maintain a preferred 2.5 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Office 365 (E-mail server), and other applications.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Excellent interpersonal / communication skills.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality.

Compensation and Benefits

Student Employment Anticipated Hiring Range: $16.90 per hour.

The compensation offered will consider internal equity and experience among other factors.

Position Information

Work status: Part-Time, Temporary, Seasonal

Academic year available hours

Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm).

Summer available hours

Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm).

The application deadline is: October 09, 2026; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.

This is an 'On-Campus Only' position. Student Employees are not eligible to telecommute at any time.

California State University, San Bernardino, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

California State University, San Bernardino in not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

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 only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also 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.

Conditions of Employment

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) may be required for student employment purposes. 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 when required may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Driver’s License Check

Possession of a valid Driver's License may be required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

I-9

CSUSB 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 form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents athttps://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .

On Campus Commitment

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

Closing Statement

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at [e-mail] .

Clery Act

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at:https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act .