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Speaking Center at JHBC Graduate Assistant (GA) Pool

CSUSB Latino Alumni Chapter · San Bernardino, CA · 2 mo ago
Art & Creative$3k–$6k/moInternship

About the role

The Speaking Center at JHBC seeks to develop students’ oral communication skills. We hire each semester for the positions of graduate assistants (GAs) to serve as communication consultants. Benefits of working with the Center include opportunities to hone public speaking expertise, gain valuable experience as a communication consultant, and help others reach their public speaking goals.

Responsibilities

  • Complete University-required onboarding processes through CSUSB Human Resources.
  • Attend and participate in the Speaking Center Orientation and bi-weekly team meetings.
  • Provide one-to-one and group consultations on various public speaking and presentation projects, assisting students with idea generation, organization, delivery, and engagement.
  • Develop and deliver communication workshops or guest lectures for students.
  • Visit classrooms (virtually or in person) and introduce the Center to raise students’ awareness of this resource.
  • Aid in the development and implementation of the Center’s marketing and outreach events and create promotional materials.
  • Maintain a database to track appointments and consultation evaluations.
  • (Depending on need, skills, and consultant preferences): Develop and refine public speaking tools for instructional use. Promote the Center via social media and strategic communications. Work on special projects including workshop development, website design, instructional materials, and more. Contribute to other tasks as needed (within paid hour allocation).

Requirements

  • Accepted into CSUSB’s Master of Arts in Communication Studies graduate program on either a classified or conditionally classified basis, or a graduate student at CSUSB in Communication Studies or other program.
  • Very good oral and written communication skills.
  • Good standing with the university.

Qualifications

  • Accepted into CSUSB’s Master of Arts in Communication Studies graduate program on either a classified or conditionally classified basis, or a graduate student at CSUSB with a Communication Studies Bachelor's degree, or as an undergraduate in communication (or demonstrated similar skills).
  • Successfully completed Public Speaking (or Oral Communication) course with a grade of B or better.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Good standing with the university.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience with public speaking in the workplace.
  • Experience with marketing or social media production.

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.
  • Following a conditional offer 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

The Speaking Center at JHBC - our goal is to help students across campus refine their skills and excel in public speaking moments both inside the classroom & beyond. The Speaking Center at JHBC, an innovative interdisciplinary collaboration between Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration (JHBC) and the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), works with both undergraduate and graduate students across campus to help them become more confident and effective public speakers.

How to Apply

Please submit:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter including answers to the following:
    • Describe specific skills and experiences that would make you qualified to be a successful consultant of public speaking (200 words max).
    • Describe why you are interested in being a communication consultant (150 words max).

Employment eligibility: Do you or will you meet all of the employment eligibility criteria described above? If not, please explain. When will you enroll in courses and/or what is your current year/enrollment status?

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with the priority given to those submitted by May 1st for Fall hires and December 1st for Spring hires. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed if the position has not been filled yet. Formal review of applications will be as needed.

To find out more about the Speaking Center at JHBC visit https://www.csusb.edu/speaking-center-jhbc.

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