Academic Success & Undergraduate Advising (ASUA), Peer Advisor - Federal Work Student Assistant

California State University, San Bernardino•San Bernardino, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Academic Success & Undergraduate Advising (ASUA) Peer Advisors assist with academic advising for students in all undergraduate majors at California State University, San Bernardino. Under the direct supervision of the Manager, Retention & Graduation Initiatives, they help students prepare class schedules and understand General Education and major requirements. They interpret PAWS, start and update myCAPs, explain academic policies, and connect students with campus and community resources. They also promote advising, create informational materials, prepare presentations, facilitate advising information sessions, host ASUA drop-ins, and support general office and clerical operations. This is an on-campus, part-time, temporary, seasonal student employment position. Student employees may not telecommute. The anticipated hiring range is $16.90 per hour. Work may include occasional evening and weekend hours to support departmental activities and university functions. Applicants must reside in California upon hire.

Requirements

Be admitted or registered as a CSU student.
Maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 each semester and cumulatively.
Be enrolled at least half-time at CSUSB: 6 units for undergraduates or 3 units for graduate students.
International students must be enrolled full-time at CSUSB: 12 units for undergraduates or 6 units for graduate students.
Be eligible to work in the United States and provide a Social Security card for payroll.
For Federal Work-Study eligibility: complete a FAFSA for the current award year, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, have federal need of at least $2,000, submit requested financial aid documentation by its due date, receive an official Financial Aid Office award notification, and be a U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen, or permanent resident.
Learn and perform assigned work, follow oral instructions, work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students, communicate effectively with all levels, and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.
Work on campus; student employees are not eligible to telecommute.
Reside in California upon hire.

Nice To Haves

At least a 2.5 overall GPA.
Availability to work over the summer, fall, and spring.
At least sophomore standing, with 30 semester units completed.
A declared undergraduate major.
Availability to work mornings or afternoons Monday through Thursday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. during summer, and Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. during the academic year.

Responsibilities

Assist students in person and via Zoom.
Present basic advising information at new student orientation.
Create an Advisor Proposed Education Plan with advisees.
Assist students with registration.
Refer students to online and on-campus resources.
Schedule appointments.
Answer telephone and email inquiries.
Assist with ASUA advising projects and workshops.
Attend monthly staff meetings.
Interpret PAWS and start or update students’ myCAPs.
Explain academic policies and advise students about General Education and major requirements.
Promote advising, create informational materials, prepare presentations, facilitate advising information sessions, and host ASUA drop-ins.
Perform general office operations and clerical duties.