Black Cultural Center Student Assistant at CSU Channel Islands: On Campus Employment
Employer: CSU Channel Islands: On Campus EmploymentExpires: 06/11/2026STUDENT EMPLOYMENT | POSITION DESCRIPTION Area: Student Life & Support Programs (SLSP) Department: Black Cultural Center (BCC) Direct Supervisor: BCC Coordinator, L.Roy Spence | Telephone: 805-437-3667MPP Supervisor: Gary Gordon | Telephone: 805-437-1621 Position Title: Black Cultural Center Student Assistant Skill Level: Level 1Salary per Hour: $16.90 Estimated Hours per Week: 10-20 Responsibilities & Duties: Black Cultural Center Student Assistant serve as leaders, facilitators, and role models in the Black Cultural Center. The focus of work for the Black Cultural Center Student Assistant is to provide support to the campus community, assist with program development and implementation, academic development to support student success and retention, and administrative support to facilitate timely and supportive services to students. The Black Cultural Center Student Assistant i s assigned to w o r k in the Black Cultural Center, but may support any cultural centers or office in the Division of Student Affairs (DSA), if needed. Position Requirements Minimum 2.00 GPA (cumulative and prior term) Currently enrolled student (in good standing/not on academic notice) Positive attitude and enjoys working on a team An awareness and commitment to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion Must have capacity to manage a wide variety of tasks and be efficient in work completion Self-motivated and able to perform expected work assignments with minimal supervision. Must be detail-oriented, dependable, punctual, and able to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and guests. Ability to understand and comply with data security guidelines, confidentiality, alcohol education, FERPA, Clery Act, Campus Security Act, and other mandated reporting expectations Center and Community Programming & Development: Act as a liaison & resource for the cultural centers Work to foster an inclusive community environment within the Black Cultural Center (BCC) Ability to manage projects independently and take initiative Assist in developing events with an emphasis on multicultural competency, cultural history, leadership, advocacy and activism, current issues, and social justice Facilitate and present workshops and training to support students served by the BCC Collaborate with and support CSUCI Cultural Center staff, faculty, campus partners, and community organizations to attend & create engaging programs Ensure that the BCC is welcoming, informative, & inviting spaces for all students, staff, & faculty Be willing to engage in conversations and activities related to diversity Academic Support: Regularly engages students in conversations about academic engagement and progress Supports the development of, and student participation in, academically focused programs including regular study groups and faculty office hours in the Black Cultural Center. Social Media Engagement Develop a social media plan with deadlines for concepts to increase followers and outreach consistent with current social media trends Assist with the management of BCC social media accounts using platforms like Hootsuite for postings Coordinate with the BCC coordinator to create and post events and educational content Organize an internal calendar of events for each semester to share with ISS staff and campus partners, where appropriate Administrative Tasks & Expectations Monitor work email accounts & cultural center messages and promptly respond to inquiries Present and serve as an informational resource on BCC programs, events, and services to all guests Communicate with supervisors and team members if there are conflicts with schedules/tasks Maintain a professional attitude and role model for students, faculty, and staff while on and off duty Remain actively engaged and consistently prepared for all meetings and trainings (i.e., staff meetings, 1:1’s, in-services, etc.) and special projects or assignments, if applicable Provide crisis intervention, emergency response, and mitigate/confront behavioral infractions as needed Mitigate or confront behavior inconsistent with the expectations of the BCC, cultural centers, and the DSA Day-to-day oversight provided by the BCC Coordinator or any cultural center coordinator in the absence of the BCC Coordinator. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. 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.
