Student Assistant - WBA Stockton

The California State University; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 23,281,440 - 28,929,600; Full time

Job summary

The California State University Stanislaus is seeking a student assistant in Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS). The role supports outreach, wellness events, and peer-to-peer engagement to promote mental health on campus.

Responsibilities include planning workshops, distributing materials, and coordinating logistics for CAPS activities. Applicants must be enrolled in classes and available Aug 17, 2026 through May 31, 2027, with potential reappointment based on budget and performance.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of six Fall/Spring units.
• Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be enrolled in a minimum of four Fall/Spring units.

Responsibilities

• Promote mental health awareness and CAPS services through peer-to-peer engagement.
• Participate in campus events and collaborations with student organizations.
• Share resources related to mental health, self-care, and wellness.
• Assist in planning and facilitating wellness-focused workshops and events.

Skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Data visualization

Graphic design

Web design

Social media content development

Strong organizational skills

Willingness to participate in training

Education

Undergraduate student (six Fall/Spring units)

Post-baccalaureate graduate student (four Fall/Spring units)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Apply now Job no: 560241
Work type: Student Assistant
Location: Stanislaus - Stockton
Categories: Administrative, Temporary, Time Varies, On-site (work in-person at business location), Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants

• Temporary hourly-intermittent student assistant position available in Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS).
• Start Date
• Position available on or after August 17, 2026 and ending on or before May 31, 2027. Possibility of reappointment based on budget, department needs, and job performance.
• Job Description/Duties
• The Counseling & Psychological Services student assistant will work under the supervision of the Director of CAPS and the Well-Being Ambassador Coordinator and will work collaboratively with other members of the Office of Counseling Psychological Services.
• Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Promote mental health awareness and CAPS services through peer-to-peer engagement.
  • Participate in campus table events, health fairs, and student organization collaborations.
  • Share resources and educational materials related to mental health, self-care, and wellness.
  • Serve as a positive role model and source of support among peers.
  • Assist in planning, preparing, and facilitating wellness-focused workshops and events (e.g., mindfulness, journaling, stress management, substance use prevention).
  • Coordinate logistics for workshops, including room reservations, materials, refreshments, and attendance tracking.
  • Support set-up and break-down of CAPS events, including tabling and interactive activities.
  • Introduce speakers or lead peer-led components of workshops as appropriate.
  • Help design and distribute flyers, posters, and digital content for events and CAPS programming
  • Engage students through social media outreach, if applicable
  • Provide feedback and insight on what mental health topics are most relevant to the student body.
  • Attend regular team meetings and training sessions led by CAPS staff.
  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when representing CAPS.
  • Collaborate with campus departments and student groups to co-host wellness events and initiatives.
  • Uphold CAPS’ values of inclusion, equity, and accessibility in all outreach efforts.
  • Other duties as assigned.
• Qualifications
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Effective communication skills (written and verbal) in a diverse environment with students, staff, and faculty.
  • Strong critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment on real-life problems.
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • We encourage students from a wide variety of disciplines to apply, including Psychology, Social Work, or Communications.
  • Prefer student at the junior level or above with experience in any of the following will be considered: qualitative and/or quantitative research skills, working knowledge of Office database/process management, data visualization techniques, graphic design (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Canva), web design, and social media content development.
  • Interest in mental health, peer education, or community wellness.
  • Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
  • Willingness to participate in training and ongoing learning.
• 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.
• Background Clearance Notice
• 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 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 [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 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: Jul 29 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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