Department of Management (PWO) Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) Pool

California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, the university serves approximately 19,000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups, 80 percent are first-generation, and 56 percent are Pell eligible. For more information on the campus, please visit the CSUSB website.

CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSB’s commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Professional Writing Office is looking for enthusiastic individuals to work as Writing Consultants in our business-centered office.  The position requires the following:

• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to shift communication style, tone and audience seamlessly
• Exceptional writing and communication aptitude—able to skillfully manage a wide range of personalities and maintain sensitivity to diverse populations who may need additional tutoring assistance. Must be able to help with various formats associated with business, but also general mechanics and grammar
• Able to manage ones time without losing focus or being distracted
• Self-driven with a proven record of being able to pace oneself to complete tasks without direct supervision
• A “can do” attitude who believes in delivering outstanding service to anyone who they come in contact with
• Junior-level in good standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in English/writing courses
• Willing to perform general office tasks and promotions for a small campus office in order to garner new foot traffic
• Must have transportation to campus to work with students in-person and via Zoom from the Professional Writing Office
• Capable of organizing and presenting workshops to small groups (10 or less) students
• Comfortable with AI use and the ability to coach students to use AI ethically and effectively

Preferred but not required skills:

• Completion of Management 3500 with a "B" or better
• Promotion and social media aptitude, and a desire to maintain our office
• Spanish speaker

A day-in the life of a PWO Writing Consultant consists predominantly with tutoring both graduate and undergraduate students in their business writing and communications assignments.  This requires the prospective employee to think quickly on their feet, wearing various “hats” in order to be effective as one person may enter needing help with content and another wants guidance on mechanics and grammar.  Must be able to transition from various needs of our student population and do so with grace and a positive attitude. Tutoring sessions run 3 minutes per session with students having the option of working a full hour is need be.

Beyond tutoring activities, employees are expected to complete administrative tasks and promotions to make students award of our services.  Administrative tasks include, but are not limited to: generating reports for faculty, creating fliers, assisting in campus events and general maintenance of the PWO functions per the Director.

Applicants must possess exceptional writing and interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to work through a wide range of assignments to help students perfect their writing or improve with each writing task. Employee must be of junior standing and have passed MGMT 3500 (or equivalent) with a “B” or better and have a GPA of 3.0 or better.

• See requirements state above

• Spanish speaker is a plus and interest in social media and promotions.

Instructional Student Assistant (1150)             $17.86 – $23.84  Per Hour

CSU Salary Schedule: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule.aspx

Education Code 89521 Requirements: 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 process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

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.

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

This position may be “Designated” under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information:
https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/current-employees/employee-relations/conflict-interest

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. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as 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 of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

The Department of Management under the JHBC College Office website: https://www.csusb.edu/management

To find out more about CSUSB Professional Writing Office, please visit: https://www.csusb.edu/jhbc-professional-writing-office/resources/writing-samples

For more information regarding the position, please contact:

Liliana Monteil-Doucette

(909)537-3704

monteill@csusb.edu

Lisa Nazario

(909)537-3400

lisa.pena@csusb.edu

Please submit

1. Resume
2. Cover letter that describes your skill set and any previous experience as a tutor
3. Two professional references

Formal review of applications will be as needed.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:

https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=563604&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11248

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