Peer Basic Needs Navigator (SA)

California State University, Stanislaus; Turlock (CA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Stanislaus is seeking a Temporary hourly-intermittent Student Assistant in the Basic Needs program. The role supports housing and financial security initiatives on campus and remotely as needed.

The position begins October 5, 2026 and ends May 31, 2027, with possible reappointment based on budget and performance. Responsibilities include workshops, referrals, records management, front desk support, and outreach.

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.
• Preferred: experience with housing resources or student services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver educational workshops on housing and financial security to Stan State students (virtual or face-to-face).
• Maintain knowledge of local supportive services and resources for referrals.
• Triage student issues to personalize a support plan using interviewing skills.
• Maintain confidential student records and progress notes.
• Provide ongoing support through check-ins, referrals, and advocacy.
• Assist with front desk operations.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and external providers to share resources.
• Attend Basic Needs team meetings and provide updates.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Multitask

Attendance

Evenings

Education

Undergrad enrolled in 6 units

Graduate student 4 units

Tools

Canva

Adobe

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Apply now Job no: 560107
Department: Coord Acces Retent Equity Svcs
Work type: Student Assistant
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Administrative, Temporary, Time Varies, On-site (work in-person at business location), Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants

Position Summary

Temporary hourly-intermittent student assistant position available in Basic Needs.

Start Date

Positionavailable on or after October 5, 2026 and ending on or before May 31, 2027.Possibility of reappointment based on budget, department needs, and job performance.

Job Description/Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Prepare and deliver educational workshops focused on housing and financial security to Stan State students in a virtual and/or face-to-face format using approval curricula.
• Maintain knowledge of local supportive services and resources to assist with referrals.
• Using a holistic student support approach, utilize interviewing skills to triage student issues and concerns to personalize a support plan.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records, including progress notes and support plans.
• Provide ongoing support to students through regular check-ins, referrals to appropriate resources, and advocacy on their behalf.
• Assist with front desk operations.
• Stay informed about current research, best practices, and emerging trends in Student Affairs and housing.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and external providers to identify and communicate supportive resources.
• Provide both community and campus resource information to new and continuing students on an individual or group basis.
• Assist with programming and awareness through virtual or in-person tabling and outreach events.
• Knowledgeable of and ability to use independent judgement to refer students to additional campus resources. Refer students to Basic Needs Coordinators or Housing and Financial Security Navigator for additional resources as needed.
• Attend meetings with Basic Needs team as needed.
• Provide regular updates to supervisor(s).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and passion to help and support students.
• Ability to work well in a team or individually.
• Good judgment when handling sensitive and/or confidential materials.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain confidentiality, promptness, and attendance.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates ability to accurately complete work in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Experience working with community-based organizations facilitating housing support.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates dependability and is able to follow through on assignments.
• Familiar with Canva, Adobe, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Experience working with or awareness of college students who have experienced housing insecurity and/ or financial hardships or emergencies.
• Demonstrates ability to work evenings.
• Post-baccalaureate level student with coursework and experiential learning goals focused on program facilitation, systems navigation, and direct individual support/guidance.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, maintained during employment; must be making progress towards degree.

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

$16.90per hour.

Application Deadline

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Criminal Background Clearance Notice

Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. 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 may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Additional Information

Clery Act Disclosure

Pursuant to theJeanne 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

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Advertised

September 28, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled

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