Job Description
Library - Federal Work Study Student Assistant, Palm Desert Campus Job no: 551426
Work type: Student Assistant - Federal Work Study
Location: San Bernardino - Palm Desert Campus, San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Temporary, Part Time, Library, On-site (work in-person at business location), Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants
Job Summary: The university is seeking motivated undergraduate student to cover the evening shifts at the circulation desk at the Palm Desert Campus Library.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Circulation: checking in and out library materials (books, media, equipment), processing returns.
- Customer Service: Assisting patrons with locating materials, answering basic questions about library resources and services, and directing patrons to appropriate staff for more in-depth assistance.
- Customer Service: Assisting patrons with locating materials, answering basic questions about library resources and services, and directing patrons to appropriate staff for more in-depth assistance.
- Shelving and maintenance: Shelving books and other materials, keeping the library organized and assisting with stack maintenance.
- Technology Assistance: Helping patrons with library computers, printers and other technology.
- Other Job-Related Duties as assigned: opening and closing library (depending on schedule) assisting with special projects, answering phone.
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: (if needed)
- Must be willing to work nights and evenings.
- Minimum GPA of 2.5. for undergraduate and 3.0 for graduate students.
- Must be a currently enrolled student at CSUSB PDC.
- Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or with minimal supervision.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity of work.
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
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). The application deadline is: October 4, 2025; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received
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
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
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.
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Advertised: Sep 04 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 04 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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