CSU Open Education Advocacy Fellow at CAL STATE LA UNIVERSITY AUXILIARY SERVICES INC. – Los Angeles, California

Position Description

Position Title: CSU Open Education Advocacy Fellow

Hiring Rate: $17.87/hourly

Position Description:

The CSU OEA Fellow is part of a team of students across five CSU campuses, with each fellow under the direction of their campus Affordable Learning Solutions (AL$) Coordinator. The fellows are responsible for increasing student and Faculty awareness of free and low-cost educational resources on their campus, especially Open Educational Resources (OER), and promoting use of those resources with the goal of making a CSU education more affordable. They will collaborate to create marketing materials, staff events, perform outreach to faculty/student groups, support faculty in learning about, developing, and using OER, and help with basic data collection and management. They will also pursue policy advocacy work with student government, campus leadership, the California State Student Association (CSSA), and political leaders locally and statewide. Our ideal candidate would be enthusiastic, outgoing, and interested in advocating for fellow students across the CSU.

Training will be provided.

Please submit:

● An updated resume

● A letter of interest in this position - how are your goals and experience in alignment with this fellowship?

Required qualifications:

● Full-time enrolled undergraduate student

● Available to work a regular schedule, 10hrs/week (may include evenings/weekends)

● Comfort or experience with public speaking

● Interest in outreach to student peers, in person and online

● Teamwork skills

● Time management skills

● The ability to complete projects and assignments by stated deadlines

Preferred qualifications:

● Junior status (or equivalent familiarity with campus culture & community)

● Interest in equity and education

● Experience with advocacy work

● Leadership skills

● Experience tracking a budget

Position Responsibilities:

● Develop and implement campus-specific marketing and outreach campaigns to promote free and low-cost educational resources, including Open Educational Resources (OER), to students and faculty.

● Collaborate with fellow students across five CSU campuses to design and create engaging promotional materials (e.g., flyers, social media content, presentations) for AL$ and OER initiatives.

● Staff and coordinate informational events (e.g., workshops, tabling sessions) to increase awareness of textbook affordability options among the campus community.

● Conduct targeted outreach to faculty and student organizations to present information and resources regarding OER and Affordable Learning Solutions.

● Assist the AL$ Coordinator in supporting faculty who are learning about, adopting, or developing Open Educational Resources.

● Collect, organize, and manage basic data related to AL$ and OER usage, adoption, and impact on campus.

● Engage in policy advocacy by meeting with student government, campus leadership, CSSA representatives, and local/state political leaders to champion initiatives that increase textbook affordability.

● Participate in scheduled team meetings and trainings to coordinate activities and build skills in OER and advocacy.

The incumbent must demonstrate an interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the UAS. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current UAS employees who apply for the position.

Review of applications/resumes will begin on 03/02/2026 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications/resumes are received. A cover letter and resume are required. UAS hires only those individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Americans with Disabilities (ADA) requested accommodations should be made in advance to the UAS Human Resources Department.

Cal State LA University Auxiliary Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.