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Working Title: Unity Partner Student Assistant
Classification Title: Student Assistant-FWS/ Non-FWS
Department Name: Inclusion Initiatives
Time Base: Part-time
Hours to be Worked: Up to 20 hours per week
Supervisor's Name: Meagan Nance
Pay Plan: Hourly
Bargaining Unit: Excluded (E99)
Employment Type: Temporary
Pay Level and Pay Rate:
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Summary: Unity Partners provide overall support with the fundamental operations of the Inclusion Center, as well as educational programming and events. The main objective of the Unity Partner is to ensure that the Inclusion Center is a welcoming and inclusive space for all students, especially those from underrepresented and diverse backgrounds. Unity Partners contribute to Cal Maritime’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an overall campus community.
In the Inclusion Initiatives Department, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies our values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
The Inclusion Center's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention.
About the California State University Maritime Academy:
Established in 1929, California State University Maritime Academy, a campus of the California State University, is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast. Located on the scenic Vallejo waterfront, the campus serves a student population of approximately 1000 undergraduates and 50 graduate students.
Cal Maritime offers seven baccalaureate degrees in Business Administration, International Strategy and Security, Facilities Engineering Technology, Marine Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Transportation, and Oceanography. The undergraduate curriculum includes licensing programs for future merchant marine, coast guard, and naval reserve officers. Cal Maritime also offers a Master of Science in Transportation and Engineering Management degree, as well as a number of extended learning programs and courses.
Job Duties:
- Performs general office duty and clerical tasks (answering emails, monitoring food pantry, maintaining a clean and organized work environment, etc.)
- Helps staff the front desk of the Inclusion Center to monitor usage from students, staff, faculty, etc.
- Helps maintain a clean, operational, and organized environment within the Inclusion center
- Refers students to next level support services when appropriate (CAPS, Student Health Center, Career Services, Financial Aid, ADSO, Title IX, etc.)
- Serves as a liaison to different groups on campus in communicating the needs and initiatives of the Inclusion Center
- Communicates with assigned supervisor on the needs of the Inclusion Center
- Assists with planning different activities, events, or programs for the Inclusion Center that focuses on inclusion and belonging
- Creates flyers to enhance promotional strategies of Inclusion Center events, activities, and programs
- Participates in Inclusion Center programming/events focused on educational equity
- Assists with assessment and research of Inclusion Center, such as surveys
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2.0 GPA and good academic standing
- Desire to help support the campus’s institutional efforts towards a more inclusive and equitable environment
- Knowledge, skills, ability, and interest to support students from diverse backgrounds (LGBTQIA+, historically underrepresented, etc.)
- Knowledge of campus resources and services
- Strong problem-solving and leadership skills
- Ability to maintain a professional attitude
- Knowledge, skills, and ability to use tact, patience, and courtesy in interpersonal relations, exercise good judgement, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
- Familiarity with general office duties and clerical work (answering phone, checking students in, maintaining files, maintaining a clean and organized work environment, etc.)
- Knowledge, skills, and ability to use word processing, excel, and other Microsoft Office products
- Strong facilitation skills in leading group discussions and activities
- Knowledge, skills, and ability to lead and coordinate events, activities, or programs
- Knowledge, skills, and ability to handle interpersonal conflicts and apply effective conflict resolution facilitation skills when necessary
- Excellent communication skills with peers, co-workers, staff, and faculty
Title IX: Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix
EEO Statement: Cal Maritime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable Accommodations will be provided to applicants with qualifying disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Benefits Coordinator at (707) 654-1146.
Supplemental Information
Eligibility to Work: Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three days of the date of hire.
Integration: The California State University Board of Trustees has approved the integration of the California State University Maritime Academy with California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, effective July 1, 2025. The two campuses will form one academic institution operated as California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and all employment positions with California State University Maritime Academy are subject to this transition. Employees hired in the period after the Trustees’ approval on November 21, 2024 and prior to the integration date on July 1, 2025 will have their employment transitioned to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Employment shall continue to be subject to California State University policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Any changes in organizational structure, reporting relationships, or employment conditions will be communicated as details are finalized.
Application Procedure: Click "APPLY NOW" to complete the Cal Maritime Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: cover letter and resume.
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