Department of Health Science & Human Ecology - Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) Pool

California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, the university serves approximately 19,000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups, 80 percent are first-generation, and 56 percent are Pell eligible. For more information on the campus, please visit the CSUSB website.

CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSB’s commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

Time Commitment: 5 – 10 hours per week depending on project involvement

Duration: January through early May (16 weeks) with the possibility of extension

Key Responsibilities

• Participant Support & Communication: Serve as the welcoming face and guiding voice for student participants. Answer questions, schedule sessions, and ensure everyone knows when, where, and how to show up.
• Study Logistics & Coordination: Manage calendars, room bookings, tech setups, survey distributions, and participant reminders. If a detail exists, you’ll likely be the one making sure it behaves itself.
• Data Handling & Documentation: Track participation, maintain records, help manage secure data capture, and organize materials with the precision of a librarian who alphabetizes their dreams.
• Quality Assurance: Help identify gaps, inconsistencies, or procedural gremlins. Offer suggestions that keep the research elegant and the workflow graceful.
• Research Assistance: Support literature reviews, help assemble study materials, and assist with project milestone tracking.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

Dr. Murphy is seeking one to two bright, organized, and curious Student Research Assistants to help support one or two of her research projects.  One project explores the development of AI-based counseling tools and its impact on student learning. The other explores the impact of food selection and eating habits on focus and student learning. Research Assistants may engage with one or both projects depending on interest and qualifications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Strong Organizational Skills ※ Clear Communication ※ Technical Competence ※ Project Coordination Experience (or strong interest) ※ Understanding of timelines and deliverables ※ Research Literacy ※ Professional Conduct ※ Strong comprehension of nutrition principles and counseling techniques ※ Ability to thoughtfully give and receive supervisor and peer feedback • ※ Comfort designing and producing client and promotional materials.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong Organizational Skills ※ Clear Communication ※ Technical Competence ※ Project Coordination Experience (or strong interest) ※ Understanding of timelines and deliverables ※ Research Literacy ※ Professional Conduct ※ Strong comprehension of nutrition principles and counseling techniques ※ Ability to thoughtfully give and receive supervisor and peer feedback • ※ Comfort designing and producing client and promotional materials.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Warm Communicator ※ Detail-Devotee ※ Adaptable ※ Curious & Engaged ※ Ethics-Anchored ※ Collaborative Spirit

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The person holding this position is 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.

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