College of Social & Behavioral Sciences (CSBS), Peer Mentor - Student Assistant

College of Social & Behavioral Sciences (CSBS), Peer Mentor - Student Assistant

Job no: 561404
Work type: Student Assistant
Location: San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Administrative, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location), Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants

Under direct supervision of the Associate Dean and under the lead work direction of the CSBS Intervention and Retention Specialist, Peer Mentor Student Assistants assist in peer-to-peer mentoring and student success support to undergraduate students in the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences. Peer Mentor Student Assistants assist students with navigating university life, including academic planning, understanding university programs, policies, and procedures, and connecting with appropriate campus resources.

Responsibilities:

Under direct supervision, duties include but not limited to, providing support to professional staff in:

• Peer Support Drop-Ins:
  Meet with students to provide peer-to-peer support, basic academic guidance, and assistance navigating university programs and processes.
• Resource Referrals:
  Connect students with appropriate college and campus resources, including tutoring, academic advising, counseling and psychological services, basic needs assistance, financial aid, and student organizations.
• Training and Professional Development:
  Participate in required training sessions and team meetings to develop knowledge and skills related to peer mentoring, student support, campus resources, outreach, and student well-being.
• Recordkeeping:
  Maintain accurate and timely records of student interactions and submit summary reports to support program tracking and follow-up.
• Student Outreach and Engagement:
  Conduct outreach to students and participate in Student Success Center programs, events, and activities designed to promote student engagement, belonging, and academic success.

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

Required Qualifications:

• Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative.
• Students must be enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate)
• International students must have full-time enrollment at CSUSB. (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate)
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Payroll Requirement:
  Social Security Card

Preferred Qualifications:

• College of Social & Behavioral Sciences major
• Undergraduate student with Junior or Senior standing
• Availability to work at least 10 hours per week
• Preferred minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Previous mentoring, tutoring, leadership, or customer service experience.

Compensation and Benefits:

Student Employment Anticipated Hiring Range: $16.90 per hour.

The compensation offered will consider internal equity and experience among other factors.

Position Information:

Work status:
Part-Time, Temporary, Seasonal

Academic year available hours:
Monday through Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm).

Summer available hours:
Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm).

The Final date to receive applications is:
September 19, 2026; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.

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

California State University, San Bernardino, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

California State University, San Bernardino in not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

Education Code 89521 Requirements
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Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application…