Job Description

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with bilingual and/or diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Position Title:

Front Desk Student Assistant

College/Unit/Division:
Foster Youth Program Department/School:
EOSP Application Deadline:

April 20, 2026

Seasonal Role Working Dates:

Academic Year 26/27

Student Employee Classification Level

Student Employee I - $16.90

Position Available for the Following Funding Types:

Federal Work Study

Location Type: On-site

of Duties:

Duties

Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Answering phones, scheduling appointments, running errands, typing, filing, distributing mail, directing students to sign in, and opening and closing the office.
• Actively participating in all trainings and weekly staff meetings.
• Referring students to services for any challenges identified during contact.
• Having the ability to work flexible hours, including some required evenings and weekends.
• Participating in student panels and presentations to large groups.
• Assisting Peer Coaches and/or other student employees in planning and facilitating workshops, cultural activities and monthly group activities.
• Facilitating or assisting in planning large group activities.
• Assist in development of newsletter, student spotlight and other media content.
• Possessing the ability to speak to large groups.
• Performing other duties as prescribed by your immediate supervisor.
• 10-20 hrs/wk

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Be in good standing with a 2.50 GPA or above preferred.
2. Above average communication skills.
3. Ability to articulate and disseminate detailed information.
4. Ability to relate to current/former foster youth and former unaccompanied homeless student needs.
5. Knowledge of PATH Scholars philosophy and goals.

Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University.

Applicants Must Provide:

• Resume (required)

Job-related questions should be directed to:

• Marina Lomeli
• mslomeli@csuchico.edu
• SSC 310

Additional Information:

All work must be performed within the State of California.

Compliance training completion (approx. 4 hours of work time) is required of this position within the first 30 days of work.

The person holding this position may be 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.

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.

For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.

All positions are contingent on funding.

Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.

CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555. It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report