Student Business Assistant for Practical Advantage Communications
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Job Title
Student Assistant for Practical Advantage Communications
Salary
Classification Range $16.50 - $24.00 per hour
Department
Department of Communications
Work Schedule
Work schedule to be determined.
Job Summary
The Student Assistant will assist with the business functions of the student-run agency, serve as a point of contact for agency clients to provide continuity for clients between semesters and account teams, and provide directions to other student teams. Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail are essential for success. Basic business knowledge is also essential. Higher levels of professionalism and organization are a must.
To learn about the agency, visit: www.practicaladvantagecomm.org
Under the direction of the faculty member, below are specific duties which include:
Serve as contact with agency clients to address account issues and provide continuity for clients between semesters and account teams.
Working alongside the faculty member, and in some cases, may provide lead direction to ensure the completion and submission of all business documents. Keep track of all documents in hard copy and online form.
Assist with the setup and monitor time management software, and maybe provide technical assistance and problem-solving to students, as needed.
Monitor the agency email account and Google Drive cloud storage. Assist teams in uploading documentation of client services to the appropriate team folders.
Assist teams in the appropriate use of email and the archiving of past messages and content, allowing the system to be used efficiently and productively by all students.
Assist in maintaining student-run agency lab security by assuring the lab remains locked, and access by non-agency students is prevented.
Assist with lab computer hardware and software operation issues as they develop, as needed.
Conduct regular inventories of supplies and project future supply needs.
Assist the faculty with administrative operations, as assigned and as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications: Applications are strongly encouraged from students in the College of Communications or the College of Business and Economics.
Required Qualifications
Current student at CSUF and is enrolled/registered (fees paid) in a current regular semester as a new or continuing student.
Student who has completed the prior semester (has not graduated), or who is registered for the subsequent semester.
In good academic standing (not on academic probation, continued probation, academic dismissal).
Student who is authorized to work in the United States and can provide employment eligibility documents.
Out-of-state Employment Policy
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and requires hiring employees to perform CSU related work within the State of California.
Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. Employee/applicant who submits an application for a position may be required to successfully complete job related performance test(s) as part of the selection process. California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency. All unsolicited resumes will be returned without review. California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Advertised: 18 Nov 2025 Applications close: 31 Dec 2025
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