Student Assistant; Philanthropic Foundation

Philanthropic Foundation (PF) Student Assistant – California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) – Toro Auxiliary Partners

The California State University, Dominguez Hills Toro Auxiliary Partners (TAP) is a non‑profit organization incorporated in 1968 as a partner of CSUDH to provide supplemental services that enhance core academic programs, which are an integral part of the University's educational mission. CSUDH is a highly diverse, metropolitan university primarily serving the South Bay area of Los Angeles County. It is one of 23 campuses that comprise the California State University System.

TAP offers tremendous personal and professional growth opportunities, in addition to competitive compensation and a highly attractive benefits program, including employer‑sponsored health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement program and vacation pay.

The Student Assistant position at the Philanthropic Foundation provides crucial support in processing Purchase Orders (POs) and chargeback invoices related to scholarships. This role is integral to ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions, contributing to the Foundation's mission of supporting students through scholarship programs. The Student Assistant will also provide general administrative support, making this position essential to the Foundation's operational efficiency.

Hourly Rate: $18.00 – Non‑benefited Student Position

• Process Purchase Orders (POs) for Philanthropic Foundation scholarships.
• Assist with processing chargeback invoices related to scholarship payments.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.
• Provide general administrative support to the Philanthropic Foundation as needed.

• Processing Purchase Orders (POs): 50%
• Processing chargeback invoices: 30%
• Collaborating with PF team: 15%
• General administrative support: 5%

The following describes the ideal experience and attributes a successful candidate will offer:

• Must be a current California State University Dominguez Hills student.
• Majoring in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred.
• Excellent analytical and reasoning skills.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and utilize technology/computerized systems to increase efficiency, including Adobe Sign, Dropbox, Zoom, Excel, word processing, e‑mail, internet, internal and external website portals, etc.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with TAP, the University, and the California State University System.

TAP is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may contact the TAP Human Resources Office at (310) 243‑2373.

This position requires new and re‑hired employment verification to be processed through the E Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship, and Immigration Service in partnership with the Social Security Administration.

If hired, the successful candidate will be required to furnish proof of legal authorization to work in the United States.

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated report” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for any position that the CSUDH TAP deems sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk for financial loss to the CSUDH TAP or individuals in the university community.

Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees.

Employee at TAP is on an at‑will basis and can be terminated by either an employee or TAP at any time with or without case or advanced notice. Permanent status cannot be obtained nor granted.