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Student Assistant Application
Candidates for student assistant and instructional student assistant positions must be currently enrolled and not academically disqualified or admitted and registered for the next semester. Apply using the Student Assistant Application.
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Job Seeker Help
Applications should be customized to each job position and selected applicants must have a job interview. Use our career advising services for support.
After a Student Assistant Job Offer
If you have been selected for a student assistant or instructional student assistant position, the Career Center will process your employment paperwork.
Student Employment Offices
Career Center - The Career Center is the office for Cal State LA student assistants (e.g., clerical, customer service) and instructional student assistants (e.g., tutoring, research).
Financial Aid and Scholarships - The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is the HR office for Federal Work-Study (FWS) 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 performing work in the classroom. Visit Human Resources Management (HRM).