Office of Graduate Studies, Student Assistant 2026-27

California State University, Fullerton • Fullerton, CA

3d • $17 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Graduate Studies and the Graduate Studies Center at California State University, Fullerton are hiring multiple graduate-level student assistants to provide general office support. The role is supervised by the Senior Program Coordinator and Office Department Coordinator and is part-time, with no more than 20 hours per week; students available 10–20 hours per week are preferred. Hiring wages range from $17 to $20 per hour, depending on prior work experience, within a classification range of $16.90–$24.00 per hour. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Periodic weekend shifts may be available, and assistants must coordinate their hours so shifts do not overlap.

Applicants must be current CSUF graduate students enrolled in a master's program and in good academic standing, along with meeting the student eligibility and work authorization requirements described in the posting. A satisfactory background check is required. Applicants must submit an online application, cover letter, and current resume. Interviews are expected to begin in November 2026, and applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Requirements

• Be a current CSUF student, enrolled or registered with fees paid in a current regular semester as a new or continuing student.
• Have completed the prior semester without graduating, or be registered for the subsequent semester.
• Be in good academic standing and not on academic probation, continued probation, or academic dismissal.
• Be authorized to work in the United States and able to provide employment eligibility documents.
• Be enrolled in a CSUF graduate-level master's program and in good standing.
• Have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; a writing sample will be collected during the interview.
• Be responsible, dependable, professional, well-mannered, and responsive to the needs of students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
• Communicate and interact professionally with students, staff, and faculty.
• Manage multiple projects with ongoing interruptions and minimal supervision.
• Use independent judgment, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Have experience using social media platforms.
• Learn and perform assigned work, follow oral instructions, work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and students, communicate effectively with all levels, and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.
• Coordinate work hours with other student assistants so shifts do not overlap.
• Complete a satisfactory background check, including a criminal records check.
• Perform CSU-related work within California in accordance with the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy.

Nice To Haves

• Prior customer service experience.
• Enrollment in a counseling, psychology, or social work graduate program, or a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• First-year graduate student.
• Availability to work 10–20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and emails and provide general front-desk customer service.
• Maintain an inviting, clean, and supportive environment for students.
• Create social media content and develop promotional materials using print and electronic media.
• Support and assist with graduate student events, including programs and workshops.
• Assist students in navigating graduate student resources and graduate program applications.
• Assist Graduate Studies staff with projects and programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level