Department Chair

Bethany K. Wexler Rainisch, PhD, MPH


JD 2500
Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA 91330-8285

Phone: (818) 677-4081

Send email

Faculty Only: Hiring Student Assistants

Welcome Health Sciences Faculty,

We thank you for your interest in hiring CSUN students. Note the following information for hiring processes:

  • CSUN Stateside students cannot work more than 20 hours per week
    • HR may terminate on our behalf if this occurs
  • We'll add the faculty and student assistant to our department Student Assistant Canvas site
  • Timesheets will be due one day after the HR deadline for efficiency and accuracy
  • There are different job codes for hiring
    • Student Assistant: students assist with research, administrative tasks, and general clerical work
      • Be mindful of different student assistant levels (and appropriate pay rate) per HR here.
      • Be aware of the meal break period per HR here.
      • Students can be considered for promotion (pay rate increases, dependent on funding/grant) after 6 months 
    • Instructional Student Assistant: academic employees assisting faculty with classroom tasks
  • Learn how to setup Direct Deposit for all employees here.

Faculty are required to complete an Adobe Sign webform for student hiring. 

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email the department staff

Adobe Sign form

Department Chair

Bethany K. Wexler Rainisch, PhD, MPH


JD 2500
Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA 91330-8285

Phone: (818) 677-4081

Send email

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