Academic Success & Undergraduate Advising (ASUA), Peer Advisor - Student Assistant, Palm Desert Campus

CSU Careers•San Bernardino, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Academic Success & Undergraduate Advising (ASUA) Student Assistant Peer Advisors assist with academic advising for students in all undergraduate majors at CSUSB. Under 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, develop informative materials and presentations, facilitate advising information sessions, host ASUA drop-ins, and perform general office and clerical duties. This is an on-campus student employment position at the Palm Desert Campus. The role is part-time, temporary, and seasonal. Student employees may not telecommute and must reside in California upon hire. The anticipated hiring range is $16.90 per hour. Work availability is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. during the academic year and Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. during summer. A background check may be required, and possession of a valid driver’s license may be required.

Requirements

Be admitted or registered as a CSU student.
Maintain a semester and cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Be enrolled in at least half-time units at CSUSB: 6 undergraduate units or 3 graduate units; international students must be enrolled full-time: 12 undergraduate units or 6 graduate units.
Be eligible to work in the United States and provide a Social Security card for payroll.
Ability to learn and perform assigned work, follow oral instructions, and work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.

Nice To Haves

Availability to work over the summer, fall, and spring.
At least sophomore standing, with 30 semester units completed.
A declared undergraduate major.
Strong preference for an overall GPA of at least 2.5.
Ability to work mornings or afternoons Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., during summer, and Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., during the academic year.

Responsibilities

Help 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.
Help students prepare class schedules and understand General Education and major requirements.
Interpret PAWS and start or update students’ myCAPs.
Explain academic policies and provide campus and community resource information.
Promote advising through tabling, informative materials, presentations, advising information sessions, and ASUA drop-ins.
Perform general office operations and clerical duties.