Student Alumni Engagement Student Assistant

Job Title

Student Alumni Engagement Student Assistant

Salary

Classification Range $15.50 - $23.25 per hour
Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $17 per hour.

Department

Alumni Engagement

Work Schedule

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the expectation that office hours are held at least 3 days during the week

Hours

18-20 hours/week with potential for more hours during breaks

Job Summary

We are looking for a creative individual who is interested in student development and event programming. Success in this position will require:

Be inquisitive and open to learning about what is trending with our students
Think creatively about our approach to meet the needs of different student populations

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Vice President and Student Outreach Specialist, the Student Assistant will assist with support to the Alumni Engagement department with a special emphasis on event planning and student programming.

Assist the Student Alumni Ambassadors (60%)
Serve as project lead to Student Alumni Ambassadors (SAA)
Assist with the fall and spring retreats for the student leadership board
Assist with regular SAA meetings
Assist SAA on event planning and implementation (4-8 events per year)
Maintain a robust online presences (social media, TitanLink, etc.)
Learn about programming budgets (State and Foundation)

Student Outreach Initiatives (20%)
Assist with programming for first generation students, career development, and Dinner with 12 Titans
Support all outreach efforts to engage students on campus
Assist with student philanthropy and stewardship programs
Assist with tailored marketing efforts to the different student communities (academic, identity based, class year, etc.)

Other Departmental Responsibilities (20%)
Assist with Alumni Association sponsored events
Assist with Alumni Association membership promotion to students
Assist with student/alumni data processing

There are opportunities for increased responsibilities within the second year of assistantship.

The selected individual will have opportunities to connect directly with alumni in various fields to expand their personal and professional network.

Preferred-Qualifications

• Enrolled in the MS in Higher Education or Masters in Public Administration
• Experience in student organizations and/or event planning

Essential Qualifications

• Current student at CSUF and is enrolled/registered (fees paid) in a current regular semester as a new or continuing student.
• Student who has completed the prior semester (has not graduated), or who is registered for the subsequent semester.
• In good academic standing (not on academic probation, continued probation, academic dismissal).
• Student who is authorized to work in the United States and can provide employment eligibility documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Ability to work in fast-paced diverse and multi-faceted team environment that includes students, faculty, staff, alumni and community volunteers
• Proficiency in the use of general office equipment and Windows-based computers

Background Check

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for this position. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Out-of-state Employment Policy

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and requires hiring employees to perform CSU related work within the State of California.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. Employee/applicant who submits an application for a position may be required to successfully complete job related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.  California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency.  All unsolicited resumes will be returned without review.  California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.