Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with bilingual and/or diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.
Position Title: Instructional Student Assistant and Peer Mentor for Game Changers Program
College/Unit: Behavioral and Social Sciences
Department/School: Political Science and Criminal Justice
Application Deadline: 08/01/2025
Seasonal Role Working Dates: 08/19/2025 - 05/31/2026
Pay Range: $17.86 - $23.84
Location type: (On-site, On-line, etc.): Hybrid: On-Site and Online
Role Description:
The Political Science and Criminal Justice Department in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences is collecting application materials for Instructional Student Assistants who will serve as Peer Mentors for the Game Changers Student Success Program.
Description of Duties (Mentor responsibilities are determined by the professor of each course) include the following:
- Attending mentor training on August 19th, from 12:30-5:00pm in Colusa Hall.
- Attending class periods each week.
- Weekly student hours.
- Overall guidance on aspects of collegiate experience (i.e. student support programs, financial aid, etc.).
- Grading/tutoring as needed by the professor of each course.
- Approximately five (5) hours per week.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ideally, mentors will be starting their final year at Chico State and will have successfully completed the classes for which they are serving as mentors.
Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University.
Applicants must provide:
Additional information may be requested at a later time. All applicants must apply online; applications submitted via email or in-person to the department will not be considered.
Notification Procedure:
Dr. Darin Haerle, faculty advisor for the Game Changers Student Success Program, will notify applicants of hiring status. Please contact Dr. Haerle with questions (dhaerle@csuchico.edu).
Job-related questions should be directed to:
Darin Haerle, Search Committee Chair
Chico State
dhaerle@csuchico.edu
Additional Information:
All work must be performed within the State of California.
Compliance training completion (approx. 4 hours of work time) is required of this position within the first 30 days of work.
For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.
All positions are contingent on funding.
Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.
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