Office Assistant, Economics (FWS)

California State University, Stanislaus; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Stanislaus in Turlock seeks a temporary hourly work-study student assistant in Economics to support faculty and staff.

The role includes answering telephone and email inquiries, assisting students, collecting mail, organizing documents, data entry, and supporting departmental projects and events. Applicants must be enrolled and have financial aid, with a start date of 2026-09-21 and end date of 2027-05-21, at $16.90/hour.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in responding to telephone and email inquiries.
• Assist faculty, staff, and students.
• Collecting mail, distributing mail, and campus deliveries.
• Monitor frequently used office supplies for inventory.
• File, scan, copy, and organize documents.
• Enter data and update records.
• Assist students with basic departmental inquiries.
• Support departmental projects and events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Follow instructions

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Office experience (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Internet & search engines

Job description

Job no: 561274

Department: Coll of Arts, Hum, Soc Science

Work type: Student Assistant - Federal Work Study

Location: Stanislaus - Turlock

Categories: Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants

Position Summary

Temporary hourly-intermittent work study student assistant in Economics.

Start Date

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

Job Description/Duties

• Assist in responding to telephone and email inquiries.
• Assist faculty, staff, and students.
• Collecting mail, distributing mail, and campus deliveries.
• Monitor frequently used office supplies for inventory.
• File, scan, copy, and organize documents.
• Enter data and update records.
• Assist students with basic departmental inquiries.
• Support departmental projects and events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Ability to follow instructions and explain to others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Effective communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, search engines, computer applications.
• It is preferred, but not required, that the incumbent demonstrates prior experience in an office setting.

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 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.

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

Advertised: September 10, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: Open Until Filled