Sociology Office Student Assistant
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Job no: 558981
Work type: Student Assistant - Federal Work Study
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: |
Sociology Office Student Assistant
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| College/Unit/Division: |
Behavioral and Social Sciences |
| Department/School: |
Sociology |
| Application Deadline: |
July 17, 2026
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| Seasonal Role Working Dates: |
August 2026 - May 2027 (Fall & Spring semesters)
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| Student Employee Classification Level: |
Student Employee III - $17.50
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| Position Available for the Following Funding Types: |
Federal Work Study
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| Location Type: |
On-site |
| Role Description: |
The Sociology Department is seeking a conscientious student assistant to work in an office setting and produce high quality work and provide excellent customer service. The student assistant will help the office coordinator, department chair, and faculty with various administrative tasks.
Work/ office experience is strongly preferred; training will be provided.
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Manage the front desk: open the office; greet students, faculty, staff, and visitors; answer calls
• Appropriately route inquiries and follow up with employees and students
• Manage the student assistant email account; write professional emails to faculty and students
• Track and document information, processes, and task completion
• Perform clerical tasks: copying, printing, stocking paper, and electronic records filing
• Use office software such as: Microsoft Excel, Word, Google Forms
• Create flyers, posters, and other kinds of print/ digital media
• Staff and help organize department events
• Maintain a neat and orderly workspace
Required qualifications:
• Due to the conflict of interest, we will only consider students in academic majors/ minors outside of Sociology
• Ability to receive and implement constructive feedback
• Strong organizational and task management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to follow complex directions and keep of track of multi-step projects
• Friendly, courteous, and professional manner
• Track record of taking initiative
• Some experience using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace apps
• Must be in good academic standing
• Must have work-study
Preferred qualifications:
• Office/ administrative experience
This position is for approximately 8-10 hours per week depending on work-study allocation and department budget.
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
- Class schedule / availability
- Work study / financial aid award
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| Job-related questions should be directed to: |
- Name of Search Committee Chair: Annie Chen
- Phone Number: 530-898-6384
- Email Address: aachen@csuchico.edu
- Office location: BSS 210
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Additional Information:
All work must be performed within the State of California.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
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) is not required for this 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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