"ASUA - Health Professions Advising Center - Graduate Assistant (GA) Pool"

Job Summary

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Promote and encourage students to engage in the HPAC advising process by providing an overview of HPAC services, academic departments, and student organizations.
• Conduct pre-health advising drop-in appointments and maintain timely delivery of services.
• Educate students on the importance of research, service learning, volunteer work, their worth, and how to seek and/or utilize resources effectively.
• Actively develop a working knowledge of campus referral sources in the areas of career exploration, graduate school, service learning, volunteer work, and internships.
• Gather up-to-date information for a variety of academic majors and career fields for the HPAC resource newsletter and website.
• Refer students to the HPAC Coordinator, Career/Academic Advisors, and campus resources and/or services when assistance is needed beyond the scope of the Pre-Health Student Assistant.
• Provide assistance to students, staff, and recruiters during center associated events.
• Manage and update social media platforms with event announcements, workshops, and informational content, increasing student engagement and participation.
• Support event planning and execution, providing assistance to students, staff, and external recruiters during workshops, career fairs, and information sessions.
• Participate in HPAC appointments and presentations to continuously improve advising skills and stay current on best practices.
• Shadow HPAC appointments and presentations.
• Answer phone calls, schedule appointments, provide customer service to employers and students, and assist staff with day-to-day projects and other duties as assigned/needed.

Typical Activities

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in advising and guiding a diverse pre-health student population and working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to learn and perform assigned work assigned; follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with university and community partners
• Knowledge pre-health programs
• Demonstrated experience in producing high-quality, professional writing and oral communications

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in hand by time of appointment.
• Current enrollment full or part-time as a graduate student at CSUSB
• International students must have full-time enrollment at CSUSB (6 units)
• Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Payroll requirement: Social Security Card

Preferred Qualifications

• Current graduate student in progress with pre-health degree program.
• Seeking responsible, highly organized, punctual individuals who can work independently and on a team.
• Comfortable interacting with students, faculty, staff, and off-campus guests.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail are a must.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Students selected must be available to work during regular business hours and according to the operational needs of the office.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, and social media platforms.

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. Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB.

About the Department

The Health Professions Advising Center (HPAC) provides students and alumni strengths-based advising, resources, and support for those seeking careers in the health professions. HPAC is staffed with a dedicated professional and pre-health peer advisors committed to supporting CSUSB's diverse study body in attaining their academic and professional goals. For more information, visit https://www.csusb.edu/health-professions-advising-cente.

How to Apply

Please submit: 1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume 2. Cover Letter that includes: a brief statement of your interest in this position and a listing of experience aligned with this position. To apply, visit https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=550798&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11243. Salary is commensurate with experience.