Peer Basic Needs Navigator (SA)

Stanislaus State•Turlock, CA

3d•$17•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a temporary hourly-intermittent student assistant position available in Basic Needs. The position is available on or after October 5, 2026, and will end on or before May 31, 2027, with a possibility of reappointment based on budget, department needs, and job performance. The role involves preparing and delivering educational workshops on housing and financial security to Stan State students, maintaining knowledge of local supportive services, triaging student issues, maintaining confidential records, providing ongoing support and advocacy, assisting with front desk operations, staying informed about Student Affairs trends, collaborating with various stakeholders, providing resource information, assisting with programming and outreach, referring students to appropriate resources, attending team meetings, and providing regular updates to supervisors. Other duties may be assigned.

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.
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, maintained during employment; must be making progress towards degree.

Nice To Haves

Excellent customer service and passion to help and support students.
Ability to work well in a team or individually.
Good judgment when handling sensitive and/or confidential materials.
Demonstrates ability to maintain confidentiality, promptness, and attendance.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrates ability to accurately complete work in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
Experience working with community-based organizations facilitating housing support.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrates dependability and is able to follow through on assignments.
Familiar with Canva, Adobe, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to work with a diverse population.
Experience working with or awareness of college students who have experienced housing insecurity and/ or financial hardships or emergencies.
Demonstrates ability to work evenings.
Post-baccalaureate level student with coursework and experiential learning goals focused on program facilitation, systems navigation, and direct individual support/guidance.

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver educational workshops focused on housing and financial security to Stan State students in a virtual and/or face-to-face format using approval curricula.
Maintain knowledge of local supportive services and resources to assist with referrals.
Using a holistic student support approach, utilize interviewing skills to triage student issues and concerns to personalize a support plan.
Maintain accurate and confidential student records, including progress notes and support plans.
Provide ongoing support to students through regular check-ins, referrals to appropriate resources, and advocacy on their behalf.
Assist with front desk operations.
Stay informed about current research, best practices, and emerging trends in Student Affairs and housing.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and external providers to identify and communicate supportive resources.
Provide both community and campus resource information to new and continuing students on an individual or group basis.
Assist with programming and awareness through virtual or in-person tabling and outreach events.
Refer students to Basic Needs Coordinators or Housing and Financial Security Navigator for additional resources as needed.
Attend meetings with Basic Needs team as needed.
Provide regular updates to supervisor(s).
Other duties as assigned.