Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), Student Mentor - Bridge Student Assistant

Job Summary:
We are seeking a mature responsible and enthusiastic student to assist us in providing guidance and mentorship to a diverse student population of first time EOP RSP freshmen.
The EOP Summer Bridge student assistant is a full-time on campus live-in position Sunday through Thursday. The position guarantees 32 hours a week and requires open availability as the schedule varies by day. The EOP Summer Bridge Resident Assistant works under the lead work direction of the EOP Summer Bridge Coordinator and will be required to participate in training prior to the program start date.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Under direct supervision duties include but not limited to:

• Assist in hosting weekly office hours for mentees
• Provide support and/or assistance to EOP Summer Bridge Staff and program participants
• Encourage and motivate students regarding their academic work workshop participation and overall educational transition
• Promote teamwork and community amongst students
• Assist in planning organizing and facilitating cultural and academic co-curricular workshop(s)
• Assist Summer Bridge professional/administrative staff and Summer Bridge instructors with program implementation as needed
• Assist in addressing student inquiries and/or providing appropriate referrals.
• Serve as a mentor to student participants by providing guidance support and accurate information
• Maintain a positive learning environment and well-being of EOP Summer Bridge student participants
• Assist in providing wellness checks and answer students concerns
• Encourage and ensure students are fully participating in all activities (curricular and co-curricular).
• Guide students to ensure compliance of University and Summer Bridge Policies
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times
• Attend all daily activities and other activities as requested
• Serve as a role-model to program participants
• Report to the EOP Summer Bridge Coordinator any concerns or student/instructor needs as they arise
• Perform other duties as assigned related to the mission and goals of Summer Bridge

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

• Demonstrate experience effectively working with diverse student populations
• Experience in assisting campus extracurricular activities community organizing and/or student employment
• Ability to problem solve communicate effectively and be flexible
• Ability to establish and maintain positive productive relationships with student participants and program staff
• Be a team player mature and reliable
• Experience working in an educational setting or with student groups
• Must be in good standing with the University and the Educational Opportunity Program
• Grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher preferred.
• Access to a computer web camera and WiFi

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

The application deadline is: 7/02/2025 at 11:55 pm (PST)

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).

This is an On-Campus Only position. Student Employees are not eligible to telecommute at any time.

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 in 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.

Drivers License Check

Possession of a valid Drivers License may be required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid drivers license and reflects driving record.

I-9

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at of Commitment to Diversity

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission California State University San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes celebrates and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create promote and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

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