Liberal Studies Front Desk Student Assistant
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Job no: 561892
Work type: Student Assistant
Location: Chico
Categories: Administrative, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location), Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants
Position Description
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.
| Position Title: |
Liberal Studies Front Desk Student Assistant
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| College/Unit/Division: |
College Of Communication and Education |
| Department/School: |
Liberal Studies |
| Application Deadline: |
9/23/2026
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| Seasonal Role Working Dates: |
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: |
Federal Work Study
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| Location Type: |
On-site |
| Role Description: |
Description of Duties:
The Liberal Studies Program seeks a dynamic Chico State student for a student assistant position to work in our front office. This is a work study position and the student must receive financial aid and be work study eligible. The position also includes 1 unit each semester.
There are two components to the position: both working the front office and providing general student advising.
Receptionist tasks include: possessing strong communication skills on the phone, email, and in person; having a basic knowledge of university policies and procedures; addressing questions and concerns about academic and administrative requirements and procedures; providing excellent services to students, staff, and the public; screening callers and visitors at the front desk; helping students to schedule appointments with advisors, running errands, typing, filing, and updating social media sites.
Advising tasks include: directing prospective students to the appropriate services on campus (admissions, graduate advising), advising current students on the LBST major requirements; maintaining accurate records of student contact, being able to work with minimal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications: must include hiring criteria such as completed courses, major, etc. (if any)
- Demonstrate consistent work ethic and prompt attendance.
- Demonstrate professionalism in dress appropriate to office environment.
- Taking initiative in all tasks and working collaboratively with program advisors
- Demonstrate strong communication skills with new and continuing students.
- Demonstrate strong listening skills.
- Demonstrate comprehension of university policies and regulations.
- Demonstrate understanding of Liberal Studies major requirements.
- Demonstrate the ability to keep all student information confidential.
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)
- (Class schedule / availability) required
- (Work study / financial aid award) required
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| Job-related questions should be directed to: |
- Maris Thompson
- 898-5802
- mrthompson@csuchico.edu
- Tehama 211
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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 atAnnual Security & Fire Safety Report.
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