Student Assistant - Systemwide Philanthropy

The CSU Office of the Chancellor is seeking a responsible Student Assistant to provide clerical and marketing support twenty hours per week, Monday - Friday, between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. When classes are not in session, such as during spring and summer breaks, the Student Assistant may be eligible to work up to 40 hours per week.

The Office of Systemwide Philanthropy provides leadership and support to CSU campuses in advancing philanthropic efforts, including donor relations, professional development, scholarship programs, alumni relations, and other systemwide initiatives.

The anticipated salary for this position is $16.90 per hour.

The salary range for this classification is $16.90 to $24.00 per hour.

Under direct supervision, the Student Assistant provides administrative and project support to the Office of Systemwide Philanthropy, including the CSU Foundation, CSU Alumni Council, and general department operations. Projects include data entry, communications, event preparation, and general administrative support.

• →Provide general administrative support, including scheduling, coordination, and office support tasks.
• →Draft, edit, and prepare communications and documents for review.
• →Assist with data entry, record maintenance, and basic reporting as needed.

The student must be enrolled in at least six units at a CSU campus. This position requires basic experience in an office environment; strong attention to detail, ability to handle confidential information with discretion, basic knowledge of general office procedures and standard office equipment; basic working knowledge of current software applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; ability to lift/move 25 lbs. or more; ability to learn and perform assigned work; ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities; dependable and mature; ability to work independently, and good organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

-Experience working with fundraising or advancement teams.

-Experience in university, nonprofit, public administration, communications, or business environments.

-Experience with data entry, administrative support, or customer service.

-Experience using spreadsheets, databases, or CRM systems.

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by September 1, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.

Please click "Apply Now" to complete the California State University, Chancellor's Office online employment application.

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager at (562) 951-4070.

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS)' in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States. The CSU Chancellor’s Office is not a sponsoring agency for staff and Management positions (i.e., H1-B VISAS).

In addition, per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all Chancellor’s Office employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

California State University, Office of the Chancellor, 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.

The Chancellor's Office policy requires that the selected candidate successfully complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position.

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