Title: Student Assistant-Sociology #738610182 Location: POMONA, CA, USA Employee Type: Student Assistant Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Employment Services ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY SUMMARY: The Department of Sociology at Cal Poly Pomona is seeking a Student Assistant to support the development and launch of the new Certified Wellness Coach II (CWC II) Program. The position will run through January 15, 2027, with the opportunity to continue in future semesters based on performance, continued student enrollment status, and availability of grant funding. The CWC II Program is being developed in conjunction with the department’s forthcoming Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program and will help prepare students for careers supporting California’s behavioral health workforce. SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety): The Student Assistant will work closely with faculty and staff in a flexible support role, assisting with a variety of tasks related to the CWC II grant and program development. Responsibilities may include: · Researching and compiling information about the CWC II program for promotional and informational materials · Identifying potential guest speakers; assisting with the promotion, planning, and coordination of informational sessions and other events · Supporting outreach and recruitment activities · Completing general administrative tasks and grant-related paperwork. · The Student Assistant may also occasionally travel with faculty or staff to nearby community colleges or other local outreach events. · The Student Assistant is expected to work approximately 5 hours per week, with hours varying slightly based on program needs and scheduled events. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: · Ideal candidates are organized, reliable, detail-oriented, able to work independently, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills · This is a hybrid position, with much of the work completed remotely; however, the Student Assistant will be required to attend monthly in-person meetings on the Cal Poly Pomona campus and may occasionally attend program outreach and promotional events on campus or at nearby community colleges. Additional in-person meetings or activities may be required periodically based on program needs. This position is an excellent opportunity for students interested in social work, behavioral health, higher education, or program development to gain hands-on professional experience while contributing to the launch of a new academic program. Interested candidates should submit a current resume and a brief cover letter describing their interest in the position and relevant skills and/or experience. ABOUT US: As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Enterprises offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Enterprises offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality1500 management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study. The Enterprises also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Enterprises and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Norman J. Priest Scholarship. In addition, the Enterprises administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Enterprises contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona. CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises strongly recommend faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to . Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.
About Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises
Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises is a nonprofit organization established in 1966. It operates in the higher education sector and provides services to Cal Poly Pomona. The organization manages dining, college retail, student housing, hospitality, and real estate. Surplus funds from these operations support the university by providing financial and facility resources for students, faculty, and staff.
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