Student Assistant, Undergraduate or Graduate (Office)

Overview

• This position is open until filled with an initial application review to take place after March 4, 2026.
• This position is open to currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students of SDSU.
• The salary for this position is $17.75 per hour depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.

FUNCTION OF THE UNITThe mission of the SDSU Global Campus is to provide innovative, accessible, and impactful learning to a diverse global community. SDSU Global Campus serves as the principal University liaison with the greater San Diego community and provides a wide variety of traditional and nontraditional, credit and noncredit educational experiences designed to fit the life-style and expectations of working adults and other lifelong learners. In addition, SDSU Global Campus provides a range of academic special programs for individuals and groups at various times, in various locations, and via various modalities throughout the year. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) provides educational opportunities to adults that are 50 and better with the pillars of volunteerism, community, membership, philanthropy, and learning.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITIONUnder the general direction of the Director of Osher, this position provides administrative support for the Osher at SDSU program and its members. This position carries a medium level of responsibility with regard to the information available to they/them; therefore, the candidate’s success is contingent upon his/her ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities

Specific Duties (95%)

The Clerical Student Assistant will write and edit documents; research, interview, and gather information from a variety of sources; adapt communications to a target audience; and will work with a variety of individuals and teams to support the operations and promotion of this program. Additionally, the student assistant will assist with event planning and event support throughout each term as needed.

• Write and edit documents
• Research, interview, and/or gather information from a variety of sources
• Adapt communications to a target audience
• Work with a variety of individuals and teams to support operations and promotion of program
• Assist with event planning and event support throughout each term

Other Duties as assigned (5%)

Qualifications

Minimum Required Education

• Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student at SDSU

Preferred Experience

• Equivalent to two years of responsible office experience, which provides the above knowledge and abilities.

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:

• Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.  
• Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support. 
• SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.  
• SDSU Research Foundation makes all employment decisions including, but not limited to, applicant screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit.  

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