Meet the 2024-2025 Student Administrative Assistants (SAA) 

Student Administrative Assistants are Here to Help! 

CHASS F1RST – Student Administrative Assistants 

CHASS F1RST First-Year Experience Programs support students in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences during their first year at UCR. We support both frosh students and new transfer students. We provide the tools, opportunities, and experiences to be successful at UCR and beyond.

Become a CHASS F1RST Student Administrative Assistant

Benefits

• Professional Growth – Gain hands-on experience in office administration, event planning, and social media management.
• Networking & Mentorship – Build connections with CHASS F1RST staff, faculty, and student leaders for guidance and career support.
• Leadership Development – Represent CHASS F1RST at events, assist with program coordination, and support student initiatives.
• Campus Involvement – Work in a supportive, student-focused environment while contributing to first-generation and transfer student success.
• Resume & Career Building – Develop transferable skills in communication, organization, and problem-solving for future career opportunities.
• Flexible & Convenient – Gain valuable experience with an on-campus job that aligns with your academic and professional goals.

Responsibilities

The Student Administrative Assistant (SAA) supports CHASS F1RST and its programs under the supervision of the Academic Specialist. This in-person role involves assisting with programming, activities, and events while maintaining a professional and welcoming office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the front desk representative, greeting visitors and answering inquiries professionally.
• Monitor the CHASS F1RST email and maintain social media, the newsletter, and the website calendar.
• Manage office materials, including event updates, rosters, and digital records.
• Oversee office organization, track supplies, and support staff with administrative tasks.
• Assist with data collection, program assessment, and material preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness of office spaces, including common areas and the fridge.
• Support department and university events, including Highlander Day, tabling, and other events as assigned.
• Additional duties as assigned.

This position is reviewed quarterly by the Academic Specialist.

Requirements

• Attend a mandatory three-day orientation.
• Maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and remain in good academic standing.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and an understanding of the diverse needs of students from various racial, ethnic, national, political, religious, socioeconomic, academic, and identity backgrounds.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with students.
• Work collaboratively with students, staff, and faculty partners.
• Exhibit strong organizational and time management skills.
• Show the ability to support and respond to students in a helpful and empathetic manner.

Apply

1. Access the Application – The application is accessible via Handshake.
2. Application Timeline – The 2025-2026 Student Administrative Assistant Application will open on July 1, 2025. For questions about the position, contact Stella Rocha, Student Academic Specialist for CHASS F1RST, at stella.rocha@ucr.edu.
3. Additional Information – Review the Job Description and Program Details here: Student Administrative Assistant Application Info Sheet 2025-2026.