Academic Success & Undergraduate Advising (ASUA), Student Success Studio (S3) Mentor - Student Assistant, Palm Desert Campus

About the role

The Student Success Studio (S3) at the Palm Desert Campus is seeking a proactive and dedicated Student Assistant Mentor for the 2026-2027 academic year. This role plays a crucial role in supporting students academically and personally.

Responsibilities

• Assist in One-on-One Mentoring: Conduct weekly or bi-weekly meetings with students to discuss academic progress, personal development, and any concerns. Provide guidance on time management, goal setting, work-life balance, financial literacy, and other relevant topics to help students thrive academically and personally. Encourage students to schedule appointments for additional support and follow-up on their goals and progress.
• Serve as an embedded mentor in University Studies (USTD) courses, working closely with the instructor to co-facilitate class activities. Be an accessible support system within the classroom, answering student questions, addressing concerns, and helping identify academic or personal gaps. Act as a first point of contact for students, providing peer-level support and offering advice on a variety of academic and personal issues.
• Help students connect with campus resources such as academic advising, counseling services, career opportunities, and tutoring services. Encourage students to explore campus involvement, including student organizations and extracurricular activities, to foster a well-rounded college experience.
• Assist with preparing and delivering presentations and workshops on topics that enhance students' academic and personal growth, such as time management, goal setting, financial literacy, and other life skills. Facilitate interactive sessions aimed at building essential skills that support student success.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment, ensuring students feel comfortable seeking help and receiving guidance. Build trust and rapport with students, actively engaging with them to create a positive and welcoming atmosphere. Actively encourage student participation in workshops, study sessions, and other engagement opportunities that promote academic success.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and perform assigned work; follow oral instructions; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; communicate effectively with all levels; and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA or greater per semester and cumulative. Students must be enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate) for international students, 12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate).
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Benefits

Payroll Requirement: Social Security Card. Anticipated Hiring Range: $16.90 per hour. The compensation offered will consider internal equity and experience among other factors.

Position Information

• Work status: Part-Time, Temporary, Seasonal.
• Academic year available hours: Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm).
• Summer available hours: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm).

Application Deadline

The application deadline is: July 16, 2026; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) may be required for student employment purposes.
• Driver’s License Check: Possession of a valid Driver's License may be required.
• Smoking: CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

Closing Statement

Reasonable Accommodation: We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.