Black Scholars Matter Advising Assistant

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees, with a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Advises students individually or in groups on academic choices, career planning, and campus resources.
• Offers holistic mentorship and supports artistic/creative academic pathways.
• Assists students throughout the year with academic and college life skill-building, providing support, advisement, and mentoring that embodies a holistic approach to prepare students for career readiness.
• Facilitates purposeful and relevant educational workshops, programs, and activities for Scholars.
• Works with the BSM team and Scholars to create persuasive content for targeted campaigns and oversees creative visual content (newsletter, videography/photography/social media), providing Scholars with practical, hands-on experience which supports career readiness.
• Maintains frequent communication with other BSM Empowerment Squad members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field.
• Equivalent to one year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level.
• A Master's degree in a job-related field may be substituted for the required experience.

Skills

• Knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of African/Black/African American Culture.
• Understanding of best practices for advisement and student mentoring.
• Knowledge of higher education trends.
• Understanding of digital marketing and brand messaging.
• Ability to assist with marketing and PR campaigns.
• Knowledge of social media and social media management.
• Understanding of event planning and event management and knowledge of best practices in photography and videography.
• Understanding and familiarity with print, typography, and layout skills.
• Knowledge of first-class written and spoken communication.

Pay

• Classification: SSP I / Grade 2
• Anticipated part-time hiring rate: $2,801 per month
• Part-time salary range for this classification: $2,801 - $3,963.75 per month

Schedule

• Part-time: 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday
• Temporary: 6 months
• Hybrid: 3 days in office, 1 day remote (subject to change based on student and/or operational needs)

This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.