California State University is hiring: Library - Federal Work Study Student Assi

Overview

The university is seeking motivated undergraduate student to cover the evening shifts at the circulation desk at the Palm Desert Campus Library.

Responsibilities

• Circulation: check in/out library materials (books, media, equipment), processing returns.
• Customer Service: assist patrons with locating materials, answer basic questions about library resources and services, and direct patrons to appropriate staff for more in-depth assistance.
• Shelving and maintenance: shelving books and other materials, keeping the library organized and assisting with stack maintenance.
• Technology Assistance: help patrons with library computers, printers and other technology.
• Other Job-Related Duties as assigned: opening and closing library (depending on schedule), assisting with special projects, answering phone.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

• 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

• Must be willing to work nights and evenings.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate and 3.0 for graduate students.
• Must be a currently enrolled student at CSUSB PDC.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity of work.

Compensation and Benefits

Student Employment Anticipated Hiring Range: $16.50 per hour. 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).
• The application deadline is: October 4, 2025; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received
• This is an 'On-Campus Only' position. Student Employees are not eligible to telecommute at any time.

Policy and Compliance

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. California State University, San Bernardino is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) may be required for student employment purposes. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check when required may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
• Driver’s License Check: Possession of a valid Driver's License may be required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the DMV Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.
• I-9: CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. See Form I-9 acceptable documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

Statement of Commitment to Diversity: CSUSB is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit the diversity page: https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion

Closing Statement: Reasonable Accommodation: We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.

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