Graduate Assistant – Civic Engagement (SA)
Turlock, CA - USA
Job Summary
- Position Summary
- A temporary hourly-intermittent student assistant position available in Student Leadership Engagement and Belonging.
- Start Date
- Positionavailable on or after September 1 2025 and ending on or before May 29 2026. Possibility of reappointment based on budget department needs and job performance.
- Job Description/Duties
- Duties include but are not limited to:
- Coordinate and implement voter registration drives and StanVotes efforts.
- Plan and facilitate civic engagement workshops and educational programs focused on democratic participation.
- Assist with organizing nonpartisan events such as debate watch parties town halls and Constitution Day programs.
- Develop marketing materials and maintain civic engagement presence on social media and campus platforms.
- Collaborate with student organizations faculty and local partners to promote civic participation.
- Track student participation and assist in preparing reports on civic engagement outcomes and initiatives.
- Stay informed about voter registration deadlines eligibility requirements and relevant civic resources.
- Provide support for national initiatives (e.g. National Voter Registration Day Campus Vote Project).
- Assist with training student ambassadors and volunteers involved in civic programming.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Qualifications
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Enrollment in a graduate program at Stan State preferably in Higher Education Public Administration Political Science or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience or strong interest in civic engagement political participation or public service.
- Experience in planning and facilitating programs or campaigns.
- Strong communication and public speaking skills.
- Excellent organization and time management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups.
- Familiarity with social media and digital engagement tools.
Required Qualifications:- Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.
- Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.
- Salary Range
- $17.00 per hour.
- How to Apply
- To be considered qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application cover letter and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online please click the Apply Now button on this page.
- Application Deadline
- OPEN UNTIL FILLED
- Additional Information
- Clery Act Disclosure
Pursuant to theJeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Actthe annual security report (ASR) is now available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle Turlock CA 95382.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race religion color ancestry age disability genetic information gender gender identity gender expression marital status medical condition national origin sex sexual orientation covered veteran status or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at . California Relay Service is available at voice and a federal contractor we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United 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 document form upon hire.
The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
#LI-DNI
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
About Company
Stanislaus State: An exceptional public university that, because of its student-friendly size and commitment to excellence, is able to offer all the benefits of a private education.