Graduate Student Writing Tutor

SDSU Lavin Entrepreneurship Center

Wage: $17/hour

Deadline: June 30, 4:30 p.m. PDT

Description: The tutor’s role will be to consult with students on their writing and provide guidance on learning to write. Tutors will participate in tutor education (i.e. pre-service and in-service training). Tutors will be required to file brief reports on each tutoring session. Tutors will receive developmental evaluations periodically from the directors.

Qualifications: Applicants must possess the ability to perform the assigned work. Prior experience with tutoring or mentoring is highly desirable, but not required. Applicants should possess the ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students and have experience with and knowledge of U.S. academic writing. Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.6 GPA.

• PREFERRED: Advanced Graduate Students

APPLICATION PROCEDURES OR HIRING UNIT CONTACT PERSON: To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and an academic writing sample (5-10 pages). Application materials and/or inquiries should be directed to: Dr. Feion Villodas, Executive Director of Graduate Life and Diversity, ([email protected])

Employer Profile: Welcome to the Center for Graduate Life and Diversity. Our mission is to support all graduate students' success and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in our graduate programs at SDSU. We offer various academic, personal, professional, financial, and social resources to enrich your graduate experience and promote success in your graduate training. Our welcoming staff is here to help you navigate the resources available to you at SDSU

Student Assistant (Social Media Specialist)

SDSU Communication Services in the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity

Wage: $15/hour

Hours: 12-20 hours per week

Deadline: May. 15, 11:55 p.m. PDT

Description: Planning a career in social media communications, and looking to bolster your portfolio and resumé? Would a part-time job on campus help you complete an internship class?

We are looking for an experienced and creative Social Media Specialist to join our team this summer. The Social Media Specialist is responsible for creating, editing and publishing content on the ExperienceSDSU Instagram account as well as our Facebook and Twitter accounts, to grow our audience, build brand awareness and boost student engagement. This position will work closely with the Communication-Public Affairs Specialist. The social media strategist appointment is for the Summer semester. There is the possibility of a fall appointment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and manage our social media strategy
• Create consistent and engaging content on ExperienceSDSU social media accounts
• Produce digital media including casual/candid photography, simple reels/videos, animated graphics, GIFS and other designed content
• Work with writers and designers to ensure content is informative and appropriate
• Stay up to date with the latest social media best practices and technologies
• Track and report metrics to continually improve strategies.

Qualifications :

• Thorough knowledge of social media platforms and digital communication techniques
• Possess strong editing and production skills for reels and stories
• Solid interpersonal skills, listening skills, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Experience with coordinating social media. Ideal candidates will be able to provide evidence of this experience through demonstration of a portfolio of past work
• Knowledge of applicable copyright and other laws pertaining to digital content and media
• Ability to demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the university community; and establish and maintain cooperative and effective relations with university employees, students and the public
• Ability to establish, set and meet multiple deadlines, coordinate, prioritize and complete varied tasks
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and set priorities in an often-changing environment
• Professional demeanor and team player who demonstrates a sense of urgency, initiative, and follow-through
• Willingness to work as required some non-standard hours including evenings and weekends, and working during campus emergencies
• Team player
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to work at minimum of 10 hours each week
• Access to Federal Work-Study funding a plus.

Employer Profile: Communications Services creates a wide variety of professional print and digital media communications for the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity and its departments. We also create content and collaborate across the division and campus on social media using the ExperienceSDSU social media accounts. Join an SDSU team that provides students with information about how they can connect with other students and opportunities at SDSU and provides students, faculty and staff with information about resources and support that improve equity and inclusion in our diverse campus community

Contact: If you're interested in joining our team, send your current resumé and a reel or samples of your work to: Candy Carson, Interim Director, Communication Services ([email protected])

Social Media Intern

Sunsational Swim School

Wage: $17/hour

Deadline: May 31, 1 p.m. PDT

Description: The following candidate will have the following qualities:

• A positive mentality and friendly team attitude.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Analytical thinker who focuses on results.
• Strong verbal and written communicator.
• Honest and ethical with good judgment.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TiK ToK, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter.
• Solid interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for engaging with our social media communities

Qualifications: The following candidate will have the following responsibilities

• Assist in implementing plans to increase followers on popular social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and other.
• Monitor postings and analytics to identify top-performing content.
• Track and report on social media performance and engagement metrics.
• Interact with swim instructor candidates by commenting, communicating, and answering questions.
• Create, schedule, & publish social posts.
• Engage with our swim instructor community: Monitor and engage with our followers.

Employer Profile: Sunsational Swim School is the nation’s largest on-demand provider of private swim instruction at home and community pools. We were founded in 2009 and are a rapidly growing family-owned company serving 40 metro areas with over 3000 Sunsational swim instructors nationwide. We make learning to swim convenient, effective and fun by providing experienced instructors to travel to our clients’ pools.

Policy Analyst Internship

San Diego Taxpayers Association

Wage: Unpaid Internship

Deadline: July 31, 10:30 p.m. PDT

Description: The SDCTA policy analyst intern will research and develop policy briefs on such matters as state and local ballot propositions, taxation, regional transportation, public finance, performance of governmental agencies and major public works projects. By participating in substantive discussions with various agencies, interns will gain a clear understanding of the structure and process of the many layers of San Diego county governance. For those students pursuing a career in public policy/administration or government affairs, this is an invaluable opportunity to gain practical work experience:

Qualifications: The Association is seeking interns with demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and prepare cogent and well-written reports in a timely manner with minimal supervision; understanding of local issues and policy-making processes is helpful

• Political Science, Economics, and Math majors preferred.
• Interns will be expected to work a minimum of 8 hours a week for 10 weeks (a commitment of two quarters or one semester is preferred)

How to Apply: Please send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to [email protected]. Internship applications are accepted on a rolling basis

Employer Profile: The San Diego County Taxpayers Association is a non-profit, non-partisan organization, dedicated to promoting accountable, cost-effective and efficient government and opposing unnecessary taxes and fees.

IT Tech Support

SDSU Office of Housing Administrationr

Wage: $16/hour

Deadline: May 10, Midnight PDT

Description: Office of Housing Administration is looking for a student to help out the office during summer 2022 with our IT and audio visual needs. We are looking for someone who is tech savvy and enthusiast.

Qualifications:

• This job is only for freshman or sophomores

Employer Profile: The Office of Housing Administration's mission is to provide enriching housing environments that support growth for students transitioning to the university as well as those seeking to benefit from the complete collegiate experience through our engaged, innovative, and responsive team dedicated to good stewardship of facilities, finances, and resources in support of San Diego State University's commitment to academic excellence.

International Affairs Student Assistant

SDSU Passport Office

Wage: $15/hour

Deadline: June 30, 11:55 p.m. PDT

Description: The following candidate will have the following qualities:

• Assists with routine administrative tasks including organization of the front desk area; spreadsheets; operating copier/fax/computer equipment, deliveries, and other tasks as assigned
• Assists with designing graphics for office websites
• Assists department staff and complete special projects as needed
• Answer phone calls, take messages and transfer calls to appropriate staff
• Responsible for department email. Ensure people get a response and that messages get forwarded in a timely manner
• Greeting visitors and providing customer service to students, faculty, staff, parents, and/or the public
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Eligible for federal work-study (contact Office of Financial Aid for details)
• Must be willing to learn; have a positive attitude; patient; high-energy, proactive, friendly, responsible, and enthusiastic
• Willing to investigate and familiarize self with a host of study abroad/exchange programs and make referrals when necessary
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; Strong interpersonal skills
• Good clerical skills including familiarization with Microsoft Office and answering office phones
• Well organized, ability to effectively multi-task, ability to prioritize work, problem-solve, make decisions and meet scheduled deadlines under pressure in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work independently, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, and maintain a high level of confidentiality

Employer Profile: The SDSU Passport Acceptance Facility was first established in 2016 and located within the International Student Complex under the Division of International Affairs. The Passport Office handles the U.S. passport needs of SDSU students, faculty, staff, and residents of the greater San Diego community.

Community Service Officer (CSO) Program

SDSU - University Police Department

Wage: $15-18/hour

Deadline: Until Position is Filled

Description: The University Police Department offers currently employed Community Service Officers the opportunity to volunteer to participate in the CSO Academy. CSOs who wish to take advantage of this opportunity learn about law enforcement first-hand from police officers and professional staff. Students are exposed to a variety of learning opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Conduct regular inspections of all university property, particularly parking areas, grounds and buildings
• Operate SDSU's Red and Black Shuttle
• Enforce parking and permit regulations
• Lock/unlock university buildings/facilities
• Observe and report suspicious activity, hazardous conditions and/or criminal violations
• Provide security services for campus organizations and/or functions
• Give directions and other types of aid to the campus community
• Staff the Parking Information Kiosk
• Perform enforcement, administrative, security and/or investigative functions as directed
• Bike patrol
• Traffic Control

Contact : Shawn Brown, Associate Director of Operations: 619.594.3424 / [email protected]

Employer Profile: The University Police Department facilitates the academic process by providing a safe and secure environment in which to pursue academic excellence. CSOs are SDSU students, in good academic standing, who work for the police department as civilian employees. CSOs assist the campus community and provide an extra set of "eyes and ears" for the police department.