International Education, International Admissions - Federal Work Study Student Assistant

Work Study:

Federal Work- Study Student Information: https://www.csusb.edu/financial-aid/prospective-current-students/federal-work-study/federal-work-study-student

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current award year
2. Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress standards
3. Must be enrolled in at least half-time. (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate) per semester
4. Must have a federal need of at least $2,000
5. Submit all requested financial aid documentation from your To-Do-List by the due date
6. Must have an official award notification from the Financial Aid Office
7. Must be a U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen, or permanent resident

FWS Waiting List: Students not awarded FWS may be added to the FWS Waiting List. Please email us at workstudy@csusb.edu 

NOTE: Program funding is limited, applying through the FWS Waiting List does not guarantee a FWS award.  

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision of the Assistant Dean, Student Enrollment, Registration, & Financial Services and with lead work direction from the International Admissions Lead Evaluator, this position provides general office support to prospective and newly admitted international students. International Admissions offers a diverse range of services to students, the campus community, and international partners abroad. Student Assistants (Student Ambassadors) will receive direction from unit leads, who will delegate day-to-day tasks and duties in support of program coordination and administrative functions.

Responsibilities:

Under Immediate Supervision, duties include but not limited to:
- Student Assistants will serve as first point of contact for the International Admissions Office service window.
- Communicate with students via verbal, face-to-face, written and electronic correspondence (i.e. answering phones, greeting prospective students, sending emails etc.).
- Provide support to the International Admissions team and other units.
- Provide prospective students with information regarding admission requirements and admission status.
- Attend in person and virtual events hosted by the College of Extended and Global Education.
- Assist with posting/creating content for social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
- Assist with clerical functions for the International Admissions Office (i.e. file paperwork, maintain an organized working environment, make deliveries around campus, etc.).
- Make deliveries to university departments and programs.
- Student Assistants will perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Student Assistants will become familiar with all aspects of office operations, including the programs, services, and policies and procedures of International Admissions.

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:

• Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative.
• Students must be enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate)
• International students must have full-time enrollment at CSUSB. (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate)
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Payroll Requirement: Social Security Card

Preferred Qualifications: 

- Detail-oriented, punctual, and reliable.
- Maintain a positive attitude and ability to work effectively in both individual and team settings.
- Affinity for other cultures and languages is preferred.
- Experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other relevant applications.

Compensation and Benefits:

Student Employment Anticipated Hiring Range: $16.90 per hour or (Determined by Federal Work Study). 

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).

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