Student Assistant

Job Description

Student Assistant | San Francisco Bay University (SFBU)

The Tone:
This is a part-time role at San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), located in Fremont, CA. SFBU is a nonprofit, WASC-accredited institution in Silicon Valley, committed to offering inclusive, innovative, and inspirational education for lifelong careers. The university prioritizes students’ needs by fostering personal engagement and providing affordable quality education with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. This Student Assistant role is vital in enhancing the campus experience by ensuring the Student Lounge and surrounding facilities are welcoming, safe, and operational, while also providing essential administrative and project support to the Associate Director of Auxiliaries.

The TL;DR
• Role: Part Time
• Type: Part-time, Non-exempt
• Location: Fremont, CA
• Pay: $18–$20 hourly
• Team: Reports directly to the Associate Director of Auxiliaries.
• Mission: Ensures the Student Lounge is a welcoming, safe, and operational environment for students, and provides critical administrative and project support to Auxiliary Services.
• Tech Stack: Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Mail, Calendar), Canva, internet tools, social media platforms.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Maintain Environment: Monitor the Student Lounge area to uphold a professional, inclusive, and safe atmosphere for all students.
• Manage Facilities: Oversee the proper use of lounge equipment and facilities, ensuring all items are well-maintained and promptly reporting any maintenance needs.
• Provide Administrative Support: Assist the Associate Director with various project-based tasks, including accurate data entry and the preparation of comprehensive reports and presentations.
• Conduct Research: Perform online research using internet tools and social media platforms to gather relevant data that supports auxiliary services initiatives.
• Design Digital Content: Utilize Canva and Google Suite to create and design effective flyers, engaging digital assets, and instructional materials specifically for the lounge.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career student assistant. Candidates must hold a high school diploma or equivalent. This role requires the applicant to be a currently enrolled, full-time student at SFBU, having successfully completed at least one full semester at the university.
• Experience: Demonstrated proficiency in using Google Suite applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Mail, Calendar) and Canva for design and administrative support. Experience utilizing digital platforms and social media for effective data gathering is also required.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, enabling the maintenance of a professional appearance and a helpful attitude. Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with students and preparing administrative documents. The role also requires a disciplined approach to managing facilities and providing support to executive-level staff.