Student Business Assistant for Practical Advantage Communications AY 26-27

Job Title

Student Assistant for Practical Advantage Communications AY 26-27

Salary

Classification Range $16.90 - $24.00 per hour
Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $16.90

Department

Work Schedule

  Work schedule to be determined. 

Job Summary

The Student Assistant will assist with the business functions of the student-run agency, serve as a point of contact for agency clients to provide continuity for clients between semesters and account teams, and provide directions to other student teams. Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail are essential for success. Basic business knowledge is also essential. Higher levels of professionalism and organization are a must.

To learn about the agency, visit: www.practicaladvantagecomm.org

Under the direction of the faculty member, below are specific duties which include:

• Serve as contact with agency clients to address account issues and provide continuity for clients between semesters and account teams.
• Working alongside the faculty member, and in some cases, may provide lead direction to ensure the completion and submission of all business documents. Keep track of all documents in hard copy and online form.
• Assist with the setup and monitor time management software, and maybe provide technical assistance and problem-solving to students, as needed.
• Monitor the use of  agency Bootcamp account
• Assist teams in uploading documentation of client services and communications to the appropriate team folders.
• Assist teams in the appropriate use of email and the archiving of past messages and content, allowing the system to be used efficiently and productively by all students.
• Assist in maintaining student-run agency lab security by assuring the lab remains locked, and access by non-agency students is prevented.
• Assist with lab computer hardware and software operation issues as they develop, as needed.
• Conduct regular inventories of supplies and project future supply needs.
• Assist the faculty with administrative operations, as assigned and as needed.

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.

Preferred Qualifications: Applications are strongly encouraged from students in the College of Communications or the College of Business and Economics.

Required Qualifications

• Current student at CSUF and is enrolled/registered (fees paid) in a current regular semester as a new or continuing student.
• Student who has completed the prior semester (has not graduated), or who is registered for the subsequent semester.
• In good academic standing (not on academic probation, continued probation, academic dismissal).
• Student who is authorized to work in the United States and can provide employment eligibility documents.

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