Operations and Planning Student Assistant

CSU Careers•Turlock, CA

20h

About The Position

Temporary hourly-intermittent student assistant position(s) available in Student Affairs - Operations and Planning. This position is available on or after July 1, 2026, and ending on or before August 31, 2026, with the possibility of reappointment based on budget, department needs, and job performance.

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.
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 prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates knowledge and skills in utilizing social media programs, including Instagram/Facebook/Hootsuite/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).

Responsibilities

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.
Perform general clerical support (e.g., greet guests, answer phones, etc.).
Assist with events and promotional activities.
Perform all other duties or projects as assigned.