Black Scholars Matter Advising Assistant

California State University (CSU) Northridge
Los Angeles, California 91330 United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 10, 2025
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Job Description

    CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun .

    Major Duties

    Under general supervision of the Black Scholars Matter (BSM) Program Director, the BSM Advising Assistant advises student scholars individually or in groups, offering academic and career guidance. The role also contributes significantly to program marketing and brand visibility through creative campaigns, and maintains active communication with BSM Empowerment Squad members.
    • Advises students individually and/or groups regarding appropriate class selection, academic policies, procedures and campus resources.
    • Assists students throughout the year with academic and college life skill-building, providing support, advisement and mentoring that embodies a holistic approach.
    • Assists in the exploration of academic programs in the creative fields.
    • Supports Scholars in their pursuit of BSM community engagement/service learning and experiential activities in the Arts and Culture Community Engagement trajectory.
    • Facilitates purposeful and relevant educational workshops, programs and activities for Scholars.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

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    Qualifications
    • Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, communication, public or business administration, creative or a job-related fields.
    • Equivalent to one year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level.
    • A Master's degree in a job-related field may be substituted for the required experience.


    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
    • Knowledge, appreciation and understanding of African/Black/African American Culture.
    • Understand best practices for advisement and student mentoring.
    • Knowledge of higher education trends.
    • Understand digital marketing and brand messaging.
    • Ability to assist with marketing and PR campaigns.
    • Knowledge of social media and social media management; Understands event planning, event production and event management.
    • Knowledge of best practices in photography and videography and first-class written and spoken communication.
    • Understand and have familiarity with print, typography, and layout skills.


    Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
    • The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver and more.
    • Classification: SPP IB / 3079 / grade 2
    • The anticipated HIRING RATE is $2801 (part time equivalent) per month. The salary range for this classification is: $2801- $3964 (part time equivalent) per month.
    • HOURS: Part Time; 25 hours per week; Monday through Friday.
    • This is a Temporary position; end date to be determined.
    • The position is currently hybrid (3 days in office, 1 day remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.


    General Information
    • Applications received through July 22, 2025, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled.
    • This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.
    • A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. 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 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.
    • 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 prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
    • Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
    • The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.


    Equal Employment Opportunity

    CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy . Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.

    Advertised: Jul 09 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
    Applications close:
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • California State University (CSU) Northridge
    • California State University (CSU) Northridge

    Why work at CSUN?

    At CSUN we foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. We offer an extensive range of benefits and resources that simply aren't found together anywhere else. In your search for new employment opportunities, please take advantage of the many resources that only the largest California State University can provide.

    Explore our current vacancies here: http://bit.ly/HRCSUN

     

    California State University, Northridge exists to enable students to realize their educational goals. The University’s first priority is to promote the welfare and intellectual progress of students. To fulfill this mission, we design programs and activities to help students develop the academic competencies, professional skills, critical and creative abilities, and ethical values of learned persons who live in a democratic society, an interdependent world, and a technological age; we seek to foster a rigorous and contemporary understanding of the liberal arts, sciences, and professional disciplines. Learn more here: www.csun.edu

     

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