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Career Center - The Career Center is the HR office for Cal State LA student employment. The positions are offered by departments across the campus. These positions include student assistants (e.g., clerical, customer service) and instructional student assistants (e.g., tutoring, research). Scroll down for more information.
Federal Work-Study (FWS) - The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is the HR office for Federal Work-Study student employment, which is part-time work requiring Federal Financial Aid. Visit Federal Work-Study (FWS) Office or email: fws@calstatela.edu.
University-Student Union (U-SU) - The University-Student Union is the HR office for student employment in the U-SU. These positions include event services and student programs. Visit University-Student Union (U-SU).
University Auxiliary Services (UAS) - The University Auxiliary Services is the HR office for student employment under UAS. These positions include administrative, research, and tutoring positions. Visit University Auxiliary Services (UAS).
Human Resources Management (HRM) - The Office of Human Resources Management is the HR office for the employment of graduate students. Visit Human Resources Management (HRM).
Candidates for student assistant and instructional student assistant classified positions must be currently enrolled or admitted to a Cal State LA degree program and registered for the following academic semester, and not academically disqualified.
Download: Student Employment Application
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Applications should be customized to each job position. If you are being considered for the position, you will be asked to attend a professional interview. Get support from our Career Advisors.
If you have received a job offer for a student assistant or instructional student assistant position, the Career Center will process your employment paperwork.
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Additional Information
We are here to help University offices, departments, and colleges hire student employees. We coordinate the HR for student assistant (e.g., clerical, customer service) and instructional student assistant (e.g., tutoring, research) positions.