Leadership and Assessment Student Assistant

California State University•Turlock, CA

3d•$19

About The Position

This is a temporary hourly-intermittent student assistant position available in the Ethnic Studies department. The role involves supporting the implementation of SoER-funded Día de Muertos programming, assisting with participant surveys and assessment materials, data collection and analysis, and preparing summary reports. The position also includes assisting with volunteer recruitment and management, social media and outreach efforts, event setup and breakdown, and supporting speakers and workshop activities. The student assistant will work under the supervision of the Ethnic Studies department coordinator and in coordination with the faculty project lead.

Requirements

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.
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.
Must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Must complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Current Stanislaus State undergraduate or graduate student in good academic standing
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
Demonstrated reliability and ability to manage multiple responsibilities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Experience with research, assessment, surveys, data collection, or basic data analysis preferred
Ability to organize, enter, compile, and summarize quantitative and qualitative data accurately
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, spreadsheets, survey platforms, or similar applications
Experience or interest in event planning, student organizations, volunteer coordination, community engagement, social media, or public relations
Comfortable interacting with students, faculty, staff, invited guests, volunteers, and community members
Interest in Ethnic Studies, culturally responsive programming, community engagement, or student success
Basic Spanish-language skills preferred, but not required
Availability for key October project dates required

Responsibilities

Work under the supervision of the Ethnic Studies department coordinator and in coordination with the faculty project lead.
Support implementation of SoER-funded Día de Muertos programming.
Assist the faculty project lead with preparing participant surveys and assessment materials.
Administer, distribute, and collect participant surveys and other feedback instruments during campus and community programming.
Track attendance, volunteer participation, and other project participation measures.
Organize, enter, compile, and analyze quantitative and qualitative survey and assessment data.
Prepare a summary assessment report of participation, survey findings, participant feedback, and project outcomes for review by the faculty project lead.
Assist with volunteer recruitment and communication and oversee volunteers during assigned event activities.
Coordinate with students in participating Ethnic Studies courses, student organizations, volunteers, and other project participants as needed.
Assist with social media, publicity, and outreach efforts, including communicating event information to campus and local media outlets.
Assist with campus and downtown event setup, implementation, and breakdown.
Support invited speakers, panel and workshop activities, and community-engagement programming.
Assist with and oversee assigned information/tabling and interactive arts and crafts activities during Día de Muertos programming.
Assist with project documentation and organization of materials needed for grant reporting.
Perform other project-related duties consistent with the SoER-funded initiative.
Other duties as assigned.