Calstate

Graduate Assistant – Civic Engagement (SA)

Calstate  •  $17/hr  •  Turlock, CA (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

    • A temporary hourly-intermittent student assistant position available in Student Leadership Engagement and Belonging.

    • Start Date
    • Position available on or after September 1, 2025 and ending on or before May 29, 2026. Possibility of reappointment based on budget, department needs, and job performance.

    • Duties
    • Duties include but are not limited to:
      • Coordinate and implement voter registration drives and StanVotes efforts.
      • Plan and facilitate civic engagement workshops and educational programs focused on democratic participation.
      • Assist with organizing nonpartisan events such as debate watch parties, town halls, and Constitution Day programs.
      • Develop marketing materials and maintain civic engagement presence on social media and campus platforms.
      • Collaborate with student organizations, faculty, and local partners to promote civic participation.
      • Track student participation and assist in preparing reports on civic engagement outcomes and initiatives.
      • Stay informed about voter registration deadlines, eligibility requirements, and relevant civic resources.
      • Provide support for national initiatives (e.g., National Voter Registration Day, Campus Vote Project).
      • Assist with training student ambassadors and volunteers involved in civic programming.
      • Other duties as assigned.
    • Qualifications
    • Preferred Qualifications
      • Preferred Qualifications:
      • Enrollment in a graduate program at Stan State, preferably in Higher Education, Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field.
      • Demonstrated experience or strong interest in civic engagement, political participation, or public service.
      • Experience in planning and facilitating programs or campaigns.
      • Strong communication and public speaking skills.
      • Excellent organization and time management abilities.
      • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups.
      • Familiarity with social media and digital engagement tools.

      Required Qualifications
      • Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.
      • Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.
    • Salary Range
    • $17.00 per hour.
    • How to Apply
    • To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.
    • Application Deadline
    • OPEN UNTIL FILLED
    • Additional Information
    • Clery Act Disclosure

      Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/epc/clery-safety-reports The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

      Equal Employment Opportunity

      The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

      Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/sec503/Self_ID_Forms/VoluntarySelf-ID_CC-305_ENG_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

      CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In 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 document form upon hire.

      The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

    • The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.

      INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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About Calstate

The California State University is the nation's largest four-year public university system, providing transformational opportunities for upward mobility to more than 450,000 students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. More than half of CSU students are people of color, and nearly one-third of them are first-generation college students.

Because the CSU's 23 universities provide a high-quality education at an incredible value, they are rated among the best in the nation for promoting social mobility in national college rankings from U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal and Washington Monthly.

The CSU powers California and the nation, sending nearly 127,000 career-ready graduates into the workforce each year. In fact, one in every 20 Americans holding a college degree earned it at the CSU.

Learn more at https://www.calstate.edu/

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Long Beach, California
Year Founded
1870
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