Job Summary: 

Under the immediate supervision of the Executive Director of Student Engagement and Completion, and under the lead work direction of the Program Support Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for being an enthusiastic full-time student to serve as Cody the Coyote Mascot at campus and community events. This is a fun opportunity to showcase school spirit and engage with the CSUSB community. As Cody, you’ll perform at campus and community events, interact with students and guests, and maintain a high-energy, professional character. Applicants should be full-time students in good standing, comfortable performing in front of crowds, and physically able to wear the mascot costume for extended periods. This part-time, on-call position requires 5–10 hours per month, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Under the immediate supervision of the Executive Director of Student Engagement and Completion, and under the lead work direction of the Program Support Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for being an enthusiastic full-time student to serve as Cody the Coyote Mascot at campus and community events. This is a fun opportunity to showcase school spirit and engage with the CSUSB community. As Cody, you’ll perform at campus and community events, interact with students and guests, and maintain a high-energy, professional character. Applicants should be full-time students in good standing, comfortable performing in front of crowds, and physically able to wear the mascot costume for extended periods. This part-time, on-call position requires 5–10 hours per month, including evenings and weekends.

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 

• Height Requirement: Must be between 5’8” and 6’2”.

Performance and Representation:

• Dress in costume and represent CSUSB at various campus and community events.
• Perform mascot duties in accordance with CSUSB standards and guidelines.
• Organizational Skills: Must demonstrate strong organizational skills to manage scheduling and performance responsibilities effectively.

Flexibility:

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, and weekends.

Personality and Communication:

• Must possess a highly personable and animated demeanor with strong interpersonal communication skills and creativity.
• Engage positively with students, staff, and campus guests of all ages, ensuring a welcoming and respectful environment.

Professionalism:

• Exhibit courteous, friendly, reliable, and punctual behavior at all times.
  Maintain a professional and respectful attitude when interacting with the public.

Performance Skills:

• Demonstrate the ability to embody and express the mascot’s personality through appropriate gestures and movements while in costume.

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: 7/30/2025 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. 

Driver’s License Check  

Possession of a valid Driver's 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 driver's 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 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. 

Statement 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. 

California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion 

Closing Statement: 

Reasonable Accommodation 

We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu. 

Smoking 

CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.  See policy https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/. 

Clery Act 

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act