Department of Health Science & Human Ecology - Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) Pool

About the role

Dr. Murphy is seeking one to two Student Research Assistants to support one or two research projects. Projects include the development of AI-based counseling tools and the impact of food selection and eating habits on student learning.

Responsibilities

• Participant Support & Communication: Serve as the welcoming face and guiding voice for student participants. Answer questions, schedule sessions, and ensure everyone knows when, where, and how to show up.
• Study Logistics & Coordination: Manage calendars, room bookings, tech setups, survey distributions, and participant reminders.
• Data Handling & Documentation: Track participation, maintain records, help manage secure data capture, and organize materials with the precision of a librarian who alphabetizes their dreams.
• Quality Assurance: Help identify gaps, inconsistencies, or procedural gremlins. Offer suggestions that keep the research elegant and the workflow graceful.
• Research Assistance: Support literature reviews, help assemble study materials, and assist with project milestone tracking.

Qualifications

• Strong Organizational Skills
• Clear Communication
• Technical Competence
• Project Coordination Experience (or strong interest)
• Understanding of Timelines and Deliverables
• Research Literacy
• Professional Conduct
• Strong Comprehension of Nutrition Principles and Counseling Techniques
• Ability to Thoughtfully Give and Receive Supervisor and Peer Feedback
• Comfort Designing and Producing Client and Promotional Materials

Preferred Qualifications

• Warm Communicator
• Detail-Devotee
• Adaptable
• Curious & Engaged
• Ethics-Anchored
• Collaborative Spirit

Special Conditions

• The person holding this position is 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) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.

About the Department

Please submit cover letter and resume by 8:00am on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 to Dr. Murphy (melissa.murphy@csusb.edu).

How to Apply

Please submit Cover Letter that includes: Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment). Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation. Confidential letters of recommendation will be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process. Diversity Statement, which may include your interpretation of diversity, equity and inclusion, and must include specific examples of how your background and your educational and/or professional experiences have prepared you for this role at California State University, San Bernardino (maximum 1,000 words). Formal review of applications will be as needed. If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at: https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=553962&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11243. Please Note: CSUSB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee. Salary is commensurate with experience. (Actual Salary will be in accordance with percentage of time appointed)