Student Assistant-Peer Coach
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Job no: 556468
Work type: Student Assistant
Location: Chico
Categories: Administrative, Temporary, Part Time, 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: |
Student Assistant-Peer Coach
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| College/Unit/Division: |
Foster Youth Program |
| Department/School: |
EOSP |
| Application Deadline: |
April 30, 2026
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| Seasonal Role Working Dates: |
Academic Year 26/27
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| Student Employee Classification Level: |
Student Employee II - $17.15
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| Position Available for the Following Funding Types: |
Non-Work Study
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| Location Type: |
On-site |
| Role Description: |
The Foster Youth Program is accepting applications for the Program Assistant/Peer Coach position.
Description of Duties:
1. Actively participate in all training and weekly staff meetings.
2. Responsibility for regular contact of a specific student client group.
3. Refer students to services for any challenge/barrier identified during contact.
4. Distribute and follow up on mid-semester progress evaluations.
5. Assist in planning cultural activities and regular social and wellness group activities.
6. Assist in development of newsletter and monthly student spotlight.
7. Ability to speak and participate in presentations to large groups.
8. Assist in reviewing documentation for verification of foster youth/unaccompanied homeless status.
9. Availability to work flexible hours including some required evenings and weekends.
10. Other duties as prescribed by immediate supervisor.
11. 10-20 hours per week
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Junior, Senior or Graduate class standing with a 2.50 GPA or above preferred.
2. Above average communication skills.
3. Ability to articulate and disseminate detailed information.
4. Ability to relate to current/former foster youth student needs.
5. Knowledge of PATH Scholars philosophy and goals.
Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University.
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| Applicants Must Provide: |
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| Job-related questions should be directed to: |
- Marina Lomeli
- mslomeli@csuchico.edu
- SSC 210
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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 may be 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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