Services to Students w/ Disabilities, Access & Operations - Federal Work Study Student Assistant, Palm Desert Campus

About the role

The SSD Access & Operations Student Assistant at the Palm Desert Campus supports access and inclusion for students with disabilities at CSUSB. This role involves working in a fast-paced, student-focused environment, supporting front office services, providing logistical support for accommodations, and ensuring a welcoming and inclusive campus experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct SSD students, faculty, staff, and campus guests with professionalism and care
• Provide front desk coverage, including answering the main phone line and taking detailed messages for SSD team members
• Respond to student questions and direct inquiries to the appropriate SSD staff member as needed
• Maintain SSD databases, assist with records management, and ensure that front desk systems are up to date
• Aid in providing accommodations such as Alternative Testing, Alternative Media, Cart Services, Notetaking, and Class Aide support
• Ensure the SSD front office and workspace remain clean, organized, and accessible for all users
• Participate in SSD office meetings and assist with day-to-day coordination of planned operations
• Support SSD-led campus-wide or internal events, including outreach and awareness programming
• Perform general office duties and other responsibilities as assigned

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
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA or greater per semester and cumulative
• Admission or registration as a CSU student

Qualifications

• Special Qualification: Admission or registration as a CSU student
• Minimum 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

Skills

• Communication
• Organization
• Disability Services

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Anticipated Hiring Range: $16.90 per hour

Schedule

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

Application Deadline

July 28, 2026; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.

Position Information

On-Campus Only position. Student Employees are not eligible to telecommute at any time.