SWP - Peer Research Assistant (MVC)

SWP - Peer Research Assistant (MVC)

Salary

$16.90 Hourly

Location

Menifee, CA

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Number

03377

Department

Library

Division

Instruction

Opening Date

05/06/2026

Closing Date

7/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary Level

1

Salary Schedule Range (From Step - To)

16.90

Weekly Hours

Varies

Daily Work Schedule (Start - Stop)

To Be Determined

Contract Length

Less than 10 months

Occupational Group

S Student

Position Type

D District Funds (SWP)

Categorically Funded

No

# of Positions

3

For Student Workers - AWARD YEAR

2026-2027

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

JOB SUMMARY

ABOUT OUR STUDENT WORKFORCE PROGRAM

Mt. San Jacinto Community College District accepts applications for our Student Workforce Program (SWP) for a variety of temporary, part-time, and entry-level jobs.

The assignment is offered through our Student Workforce Program. This is a great way to learn about working for the District while working on a temporary, at-will basis. During their assignment, many SWP employees find the District is a great place to work and seek permanent, full-time employment through our regular competitive selection process.

SWP CLASSIFICATIONS

Student employment is classified by two categories:

• Non-Federal (District): student employment consists of a student being hired in a specific department, utilizing that departments district funding.
• Federal Work Study (FWS): student employment is a federal student financial aid program authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. Students must establish financial need according to Federal guidelines. The institution receives money from the Department of Education to fund the Federal Work Study program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements and duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

• Assist students with basic research and technology questions
• Field inquiries about library resources
• Direct students to appropriate area in the library, when needed
• Provide customer service; serving both students and staff
• Participate in a concentrated series of training sessions
• Assist in designing and implementing one outreach project per semester with supervisors input (i.e. workshop, research guide, assignment support, etc.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Desire to learn and improve research skills in more than one academic subject area
• Basic knowledge of computer programs (i.e. MSJC email, Canvas, and Microsoft Office)
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work both individually as well as in a team
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, including those from a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

STANDARD:

• SWP employees must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• At the time of hire, if you are under 18 years of age, you must present your high school diploma or GED (must be an original or certified copy of the document)

• Be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. National or Permanent U.S. Resident

• Maintain at least half-time enrollment status (*six units) for each semester employed

• *3 semester units during summer session

• A minimum 2.0 GPA

• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community students, faculty and staff,

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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Completion of one (1) semester at MSJC

• Ability and willingness to:

• mentor and motivate students

• provide excellent customer service

• Experience in mentoring and tutoring

• Experience in a research environment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Number of Positions Available: 3

Award Year: 2026/2027

SWP Classification: District Funds

The initial salary placement is $16.90 per hour. The positions are part-time. Student workers may work up to 20 hours per week each semester and up to 28 hours per week during winter break, spring break, and summer.

Applications which meet the required minimum qualifications are kept on file for 4-months from the date the District verifies the applicants qualifications. The department Administrator, Dean or their designee will contact those applicants they are interested in interviewing.

All applicant notification is sent via email, so please be sure to check your email regularly to ensure timely communication. Once the position closes, you should receive notification within ten business days regarding the status of your submission.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

This position serves the Menifee Valley campus. The current work schedule is flexible, and varies Monday through Friday as determined by the department needs. Work hours are subject to change depending on department needs. If you have a schedule preference, you are advised to specify your availability when completing the online application profile.

THE COLLEGE

To learn more about Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, you may visit https://msjc.edu/humanresources/.

BENEFITS DEPEND ON JOB CLASSIFICATION:

MSJC offers benefits to permanent, full-time and part-time employees. Detailed information is provided during employee New Hire Benefits Orientation.

To review the Benefits Summary, click here.

01

Are you currently enrolled as an MSJC student?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a new student?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have at least a 2.0 GPA?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you intend to enroll in at least 6 units for the Fall semester?

• Yes
• No

05

What is your MSJC Student ID number?

Required Question

Employer Mt. San Jacinto College

Address 41888 Motor Car Parkway

Temecula, California, 92591

Phone 951-487-3161

Website http://msjc.edu/HumanResources/Pages/default.aspx