Part-time Social work Jobs in Rialto, CA

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JOB SUMMARY

The School of Social Work at the Palm Desert Campus seeks a graduate assistant with strong research skills for a project examining food insecurity in the Coachella Valley area, leveraging community-based partnerships to do so. This graduate assistant will work directly with community partners to implement a cross-sectional survey and analyze survey data to further understand the nature of food insecurity in the Coachella Valley. The graduate assistant will play an active role on project teams with university and community partners. Candidates must be able to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines, be well versed in basic research and evaluation strategies, methodologies and analytic approaches, have quality written and oral communication skills, and be able to manage positive relationships with community partners. This position provides the opportunity for conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications. This position will likely last through Summer 2025.

Classification Standards for Unit 11 Employees:

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in survey design and administration
• Engaging in outreach and collaboration with community partners
• Analyzing survey data
• Communicating research findings orally and in writing in community and academic settings

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to learn and perform assigned research work; follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with university and community partners
• Knowledge of community-based research approaches
• Demonstrated experience in producing high-quality, professional writing and oral communications

Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the university.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current enrollment full or part-time as a graduate student at CSUSB
• Successful completion of graduate level research methods course
• International students must have full-time enrollment at CSUSB (6 units)
• Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Payroll requirement: Social Security Card

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of community-based research approaches
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines are essential
• Experience production high-quality, professional written and oral communications
• Bilingual (Spanish-speaking)

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The person holding this position is 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.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The School of Social Work serves approximately 500 undergraduate and graduate students at the San Bernardino and Palm Desert Campuses.

For more information regarding the position, please contact:

Recruitment Chair

Dr. Emily Loveland

Main: (909)537-5501

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit

• Resume
• Cover Letter that includes:

a. A brief statement of your interest in this position
b. A listing of research methods classes taken and grades earned

Unofficial copies of all college level transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment).

Formal review of applications will be as needed.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:

Please Note: CSUSB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

(Actual Salary will be in accordance with percentage of time appointed)

2325 0 07/01/2024 GRADUATE ASSISTANT MONTHLY $3,408.00 - $6,072

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2355 1 07/01/2024 GRADUATE ASSISTANT Monthly $3,245.00 - $4,380.00

2355 2 07/01/2024 GRADUATE ASSISTANT Monthly $3,245.00 - $4,380.00

2355 3 07/01/2024 GRADUATE ASSISTANT Monthly $3,612.00 - $4,858.00

2355 4 07/01/2024 GRADUATE ASSISTANT Monthly $3,612.00 - $4,858.00

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A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. 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 is 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.

California State University, San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. 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)

This position may be “Designated” under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information: