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College Of Social & Behavioral Sciences (Csbs), Peer Mentor - Student Assistant

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 include but are 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 include the 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 includes admission or registration as a CSU student.

Required qualifications include maintaining 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, and payroll requirement: social security card.

Preferred qualifications include being a 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, and previous mentoring, tutoring, leadership, or customer service experience.

Compensation and benefits include student employment anticipated hiring range: $16.90 per hour. The compensation offered will consider internal equity and experience among other factors.

Position information includes 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.