Peer Support Advocate, Yotie Oso Student Assistant

Job Summary :

The Peer Support Advocate (PSA) student assistant is a student employment opportunity at CSUSB focused on fostering a culture of care. PSAs play an important role in supporting the emotional and academic success of fellow studentsespecially those who identify as Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI)through peer-led outreach education and community-building.

Responsibilities :

Under direct supervision duties include but not limited to :

Peer Support Drop-Ins : Assist in hosting weekly in-person or virtual drop-in hours to create a welcoming space where students can talk about stress academics time management or other personal concerns in a friendly peer-to-peer environment.

Campus Resource Referrals : Help fellow students connect with campus services such as tutoring advising mental health support financial aid or student clubsoffering guidance without providing professional advice.

Outreach and Engagement : Assist with tabling classroom presentations and wellness campaigns that promote mental health awareness academic support and belonging on campus.

Community Building : Attend and support culturally affirming events at the APIDA Center and other campus partners to strengthen connections and promote inclusivity.

Training and Reflection : Participate in all required training sessions and team meetings to grow your knowledge and skills in peer support outreach and wellness advocacy.

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 :

Preferred Qualifications :

Basic experience in peer mentoring peer advising outreach student clubs or leadership roles

Awareness of or connection to AANHPI student experiences and identities

Currently enrolled CSUSB student in good academic standing

Good communication skills

Commitment to supporting the well-being of fellow students

Openness to learning teamwork and cultural humility

Compensation and Benefits :

Student Employment Anticipated Hiring Range : $16.50 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 application deadline is : January 5 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.

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).

Conditions of Employment

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) may be required for student employment purposes. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check when required may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Drivers License Check

Possession of a valid Drivers License may be required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid drivers license and reflects driving record.

I-9

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at of Commitment to Diversity

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.

California State University San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit hire train and administer all personnel actions without regard to race ethnicity religion color caste national origin ancestry age sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation socioeconomic status genetic information medical condition disability marital status protected military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence including Domestic Violence Dating Violence and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB please visit Statement :

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Key Skills

English,AXA,Immigration,Litigation Attorney,Big Data

Employment Type : Student

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1