Counseling & Psychological Services - Federal Work Study Student Assistant

This position is part of the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program. For more information, visit Federal Work-Study Student Information.

Eligibility Requirements

• Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current award year
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress standards
• Enrolled in at least half-time (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate) per semester
• Have a federal need of at least $2,000
• Submit all requested financial aid documentation from your To-Do-List by the due date
• Have an official award notification from the Financial Aid Office
• Be a U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen, or permanent resident

Students not awarded FWS may be added to the FWS Waiting List by emailing workstudy@csusb.edu. Note: Program funding is limited, and applying through the FWS Waiting List does not guarantee a FWS award.

About the Role

Under direct supervision of the Director, Student Assistant - Peer Educators will work under the lead work direction of the Health & Wellness/SAS Program Coordinators. The position's primary purpose is to promote CAPS/SAS services, share the importance of mental health, provide information about campus and community resources, engage in and create social media content, be culturally inclusive, and bring awareness and prevention efforts for sexual violence, dating/domestic violence, and stalking.

Responsibilities

• Stay informed on mental health topics and commit to ongoing professional development
• Bring awareness and prevention efforts for sexual violence, dating/domestic violence, and stalking
• Stay informed about cultural and diverse populations to best serve communities
• Promote CAPS/SAS services and resources while fostering a sense of community on campus
• Engage with students by assisting with outreach efforts, including tabling events and other activities
• Manage social media platforms: create mental health and survivor-centered content, design flyers, and develop posts and videos to connect with students
• Support administrative tasks related to the Health & Wellness and Survivor Advocacy program
• Assist personnel in developing presentations for the campus community
• Assist with information sessions, workshops, and webinars on mental health topics and sexual violence, dating/domestic violence, and stalking
• Collaborate with CSUSB departments and organizations to build a strong campus network
• Work with CAPS/SAS to explore and implement strategies to enhance campus engagement and wellness programming

Requirements

• 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
• Admission or registration as a CSU student
• Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative
• Enrolled in at least half-time units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate)
• International students must have full-time enrollment at CSUSB (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate)
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Social Security Card required for payroll

Preferred Qualifications

• Available to work on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 2 pm
• Available to work on CSUSB main campus in person
• Demonstrate a general knowledge and interest in mental health and sexual violence, dating/domestic violence, and stalking awareness and prevention

Pay

Anticipated hiring range: $16.90 per hour. The compensation offered will consider internal equity and experience among other factors.

Schedule

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).

This is a part-time, temporary, seasonal position. Student employees are not eligible to telecommute at any time.