Peer Support Advocate, Yotie Oso - Student Assistant

CSUSB • San Bernardino, CA

21d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The Peer Support Advocate (PSA) student assistant is a student employment opportunity at CSUSB focused on fostering a culture of care. PSAs play an important role in supporting the emotional and academic success of fellow students—especially those who identify as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI)—through peer-led outreach, education, and community-building. Responsibilities: Under direct supervision, duties include but not limited to: Peer Support Drop-Ins: Assist in hosting weekly in-person or virtual drop-in hours to create a welcoming space where students can talk about stress, academics, time management, or other personal concerns in a friendly, peer-to-peer environment. Campus Resource Referrals: Help fellow students connect with campus services such as tutoring, advising, mental health support, financial aid, or student clubs—offering guidance without providing professional advice. Outreach and Engagement: Assist with tabling, classroom presentations, and wellness campaigns that promote mental health awareness, academic support, and belonging on campus. Community Building: Attend and support culturally affirming events at the APIDA Center and other campus partners to strengthen connections and promote inclusivity. Training and Reflection: Participate in all required training sessions and team meetings to grow your knowledge and skills in peer support, outreach, and wellness advocacy.

Requirements

• Ability to learn and perform assigned work
• Follow oral instructions
• Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students
• Communicate effectively with all levels
• Read and write English at a level appropriate to the position
• Admission or registration as a CSU student
• Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative
• Students must be enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate)
• International students must have full-time enrollment at CSUSB. (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate)
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Social Security Card

Nice To Haves

• Basic experience in peer mentoring, peer advising, outreach, student clubs, or leadership roles
• Awareness of or connection to AANHPI student experiences and identities
• Currently enrolled CSUSB student in good academic standing
• Good communication skills
• Commitment to supporting the well-being of fellow students
• Openness to learning, teamwork, and cultural humility

Responsibilities

• Assist in hosting weekly in-person or virtual drop-in hours to create a welcoming space where students can talk about stress, academics, time management, or other personal concerns in a friendly, peer-to-peer environment.
• Help fellow students connect with campus services such as tutoring, advising, mental health support, financial aid, or student clubs—offering guidance without providing professional advice.
• Assist with tabling, classroom presentations, and wellness campaigns that promote mental health awareness, academic support, and belonging on campus.
• Attend and support culturally affirming events at the APIDA Center and other campus partners to strengthen connections and promote inclusivity.
• Participate in all required training sessions and team meetings to grow your knowledge and skills in peer support, outreach, and wellness advocacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed