Operations and Planning Student Assistant

California State University, Stanislaus; Turlock (CA); Hybrid; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Stanislaus is looking for an Operations and Planning Student Assistant to help with marketing materials, content creation, and support student services. The ideal candidate is a registered student with skills in social media, copywriting, and multimedia production. This temporary part-time role offers $18 per hour and requires students to be enrolled in a minimum of six units. The position starts on or after July 1, 2026, and ends on or before August 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge in social media programs, including Instagram and Facebook.
• Proficient in copywriting, proofreading, and editing.
• Ability to create and manage multimedia projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with designing marketing materials.
• Create content for communication and marketing.
• Support events and promotional activities.
• Act as a liaison between student assistants and professional staff.

Skills

Social media knowledge

Copywriting

Photography

Videography

Creative media production

Team collaboration

Independence

Marketing experience

Student support experience

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Registered in a minimum of six Fall/Spring units for undergraduates

Registered in a minimum of four Fall/Spring units for post-baccalaureates

Job description

Operations and Planning Student Assistant

Job no: 557319

Department: Student Affairs

Work type: Student Assistant

Location: Stanislaus - Turlock

Categories: Administrative, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location), Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants

Position Summary

Temporary hourly‑intermittent student assistant position(s) available in Student Affairs - Operations and Planning.

Start Date

Position available on or after July 1, 2026, and ending on or before August 31, 2026. Possibility of reappointment based on budget, department needs, and job performance.

Job Description / Duties

• Assist with designing marketing materials (e.g., creative, printed, web, photo and social media).
• Assist with creating content (e.g., videos, graphics) for communication, marketing, and promotion.
• Assist with tracking social media user traffic and evaluating effectiveness.
• Assist in the drafting, proposing, and creating multimedia projects.
• Acts as a professional student role model and peer resource for the department’s student assistant team; supports customer service inquiries, provides front desk assistance, and helps guide office processes and protocols to improve workflow for students and staff.
• Helps maintain student project flow by offering reminders, check‑ins, and sharing updates from the Strategic Operations Specialist.
• Support student‑to‑student schedule coordination for changes.
• Promote a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Act as a liaison between the student assistant team and professional staff.
• Contribute ideas for student‑focused marketing and communications projects for review and approval.
• Help onboard new student assistants with established workflows and expectations.
• General clerical support (e.g., greet guests, answer phones, etc.).
• Assist with events and promotional activities.
• Perform all other duties or projects as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills in utilizing social media programs, including Instagram, Facebook, Hootsuite, and Campsite.
• Demonstrates copywriting, proofreading and editing skills.
• Demonstrates creative media, photography and videography, production experience.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates experience in design projects and working collaboratively with a team.
• Demonstrates experience leading a group of students.
• At least 1 year of experience in marketing and communications preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience with Student Affairs or comparable student support services.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and photo/video creation editing software (or other design programs).

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.

Salary Range

$18.00 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. Failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in the application not receiving consideration.

Background Clearance Notice

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 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.

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 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 (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.