Central Office Desk Assistant
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Job no: 555340
Work type: Student Assistant
Location: Chico
Categories: Administrative, Temporary, Part Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location), Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants
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: |
Central Office Desk Assistant |
| College/Unit/Division: |
Student Affairs |
| Department/School: |
University Housing |
| Application Deadline: |
03/08/2026
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| Seasonal Role Working Dates: |
Academic Year 25/26
Summer 2026
Academic Year 26/27
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| Student Employee Classification Level: |
Student Employee I - $16.90
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| Position Available for the Following Funding Types: |
Both – Federal Work Study and Non-Work Study
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| Location Type: |
On-site |
| Role Description: |
The Central Office Desk Assistant is a dynamic, customer-focused position within University Housing, ideal for students with strong clerical and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.) who have lived in the residence halls. This role involves providing excellent front-desk and phone support, interpreting university policies for students and parents, guiding housing tours, and assisting with major campus events such as orientation and preview days, including some weekend work. The office is fast-paced, so applicants should be organized, efficient, friendly, comfortable with multitasking, and confident in public speaking. Fluency in Spanish is a plus. The position begins in March 2026, requires confidentiality compliance, mandatory training, and will include a background review, with performance evaluated each semester for continued employment.
Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University.
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| Applicants Must Provide: |
- Resume (required)
- (Cover letter) - required
- (Class schedule / availability) - required
- (Work study / financial aid award) - optional
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| Job-related questions should be directed to: |
- Adam Cotton
- 530-898-6325
- acotton2@csuchico.edu
- University Housing
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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.
The person holding this position is not considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
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.
CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555. It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.
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