Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with bilingual and/or diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.
| Position Title: |
ARC Student Office Assistant
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| College/Unit/Division: |
Student Affairs |
| Department/School: |
Accessibility Resource Center |
| Application Deadline: |
4/30/2026
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| Seasonal Role Working Dates: |
Academic Year 26/27
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| Student Employee Classification Level: |
Student Employee II - $17.15
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| Position Available for the Following Funding Types: |
Both – Federal Work Study and Non-Work Study
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| Location Type: |
On-site |
| Role Description: |
The Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) department in the Division of Student Affairs is looking to hire student office assistants for the fall 2026 semester. ARC is responsible for providing an accessible learning environment by coordinating academic support services for students with disabilities, promoting universal design for learning, and by removing informational, physical, and attitudinal barriers. The primary goal for the ARC student office assistant is to provide excellent customer service to students, parents, staff, faculty, and campus community.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
In addition to completing the PageUp application, applicants must also complete the Supplemental Student Application Application, provide a current resume, and provide their fall 2026 class schedule. Failure to fully complete all application instructions may disqualify applicants.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Under the direction of the Accessible Support Services Coordinator, the key responsibility of the Student Office Assistant (Office Assistant) is to provide direct support to ARC students, faculty, staff, campus guests, and ARC staff. Office Assistants will provide support to students applying for ARC services and will support ARC students with navigating their accommodation portal. Office Assistants are also responsible for maintaining the daily cart ride schedule as well as driving students, staff, and faculty to on-campus locations when they are unable to walk due to mobility limitations. Office Assistants may also work with the Testing Coordinator to facilitate exam services, which includes monitoring the department email account for exam and instructor correspondence, processing pre- and post-exams, and proctoring exams while maintaining academic integrity of exams. Other duties include, but are not limited to, clerical and office support to the Accessible Support Services Coordinator and Testing Coordinator, answering phones, taking accurate and detailed messages, scheduling appointments, and other clerical work assigned. Office Assistants will be expected to maintain a strict adherence to confidentiality at all times.
Office Assistants will be expected to work a minimum of six hours per week, must be available to work during fall and spring finals weeks, and will be expected to work during spring commencement ceremonies each May.
This is an in-person position. Telework is not available. Virtual interviews will be conducted toward the end of May 2026.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be detail oriented, have excellent communication and customer service skills, and must be willing to work with faculty, staff, advisors, and students with varying abilities and disabilities.
- Applicants must be reliable, organized, and professional.
- Applicants must maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
- Respect, flexibility, and a team mentality are a must.
- Applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher.
- Preference will be given to applicants with previous office and customer service experience.
- Preference may be given to applicants who are available to work Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
- Preference may be given to applicants who will graduate after December 2027.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Selected applicants must be available to attend mandatory Fall 2026 Employee Orientation and Training as a condition of employment. Employee Orientation and Training will be held in person only, tentatively scheduled for August 20th and 21st, 2026. Time and location TBD. Remote training is not available.
- Applicants must have a valid California driver's license, as well as successful completion and continued compliance with CSU Defensive Driving Course.
Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University.
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| Applicants Must Provide: |
- Resume (required)
- Fall 2026 Class schedule / availability (required)
- Work study award (if applicable)
- ARC Supplemental Application (required)
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| Job-related questions should be directed to: |
- Mary Cox, Search Committee Chair
- 530-898-5959
- mccox@csuchico.edu
- Student Services Center, Room 170
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Additional Information:
All work must be performed within the State of California.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Compliance training completion (approx. 4 hours of work time) is required of this position within the first 30 days of work.
The person holding this position may be 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.
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.
For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.
All positions are contingent on funding.
Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.
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