Student Assistant I - Psychology Department

Salary Range: $20.00 To $20.00 Hourly Palo Alto University (PAU), a private, non-profit university, founded in 1975 and located in the heart of Northern California’s Silicon Valley, is a community grounded in values of social justice, dedicated to addressing pressing and emerging issues in the fields of psychology and counseling that meet the needs of today’s diverse society. The students at PAU reflect the diversity of the region, are engaged in their education, and committed to improving the lives of others. The University sees diversity in its staff and faculty as very important to serving its diverse student body (or synonymous with inclusive excellence). PAU offers undergraduate and graduate programs with online, hybrid and residential options. PAU has an engaged faculty who make significant contributions to their fields and prepare future leaders who make a difference in the lives of individuals and communities. When you put all of this together, PAU creates a legacy of confident, competent, and compassionate professionals who are at the forefront of psychology and counseling and who move ahead in life by moving lives ahead. Position Description Job Title: Student Assistant I Department: Psychology Department Reports To: Jenn Book Location: Calvin Campus/Remote Employment Status: 5-15 hours per week Summary The Student Assistant will work closely with the Psychology Department Leadership and Program Directors to monitor and manage psychological test materials. The student assistant will have the opportunity to work on other projects as time permits. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Provide friendly and knowledgeable assistance to students, faculty, and staff in locating and using psychological test materials. Perform more in-depth work related to circulation and collections such as preparing test materials for distribution, checking test kits for completeness, and assisting with organizing and processing test materials. Other duties may be assigned Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Degree Requirements: Students must be actively enrolled at PAU. Must be able to work independently Requires ability to work with those of diverse culture and background Familiarity with Excel, Word, Google Application Procedures: Please submit your resume and cover letter to the application portal in ADP. EEOC Policy: The University is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to non-discrimination in its hiring and other employment practices and in the application of its personnel policies. In compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists, employment decisions will be made irrespective of the staff member's race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except for minors), sex, marital status, citizenship status, military service status, sexual orientation, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic condition), disability and/or any another status protected by law. When necessary, the University will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities, if the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform all essential functions of the position and if it will be done without undue hardship to the University. paloaltou.edu