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Department: Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Research

Locations: San Francisco, CA

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Hourly

Salary Type: Hourly

Salary Range: $19.18 - $19.18

PositionID: 189778

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About California Institute of Integral Studies:

California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) is an internationally recognized leader in integral education. CIIS strives to embody spirit, intellect, and wisdom in service of individuals, communities, and the earth. CIIS has an enrollment of over 2,000 students pursuing degrees and professional certificates in a variety of academic programs in its schools of Consciousness and Transformation, Professional Psychology and Health, Undergraduate Studies, and our research centers and global initiatives.

CIIS is a mosaic of faces and philosophies, and backgrounds and beliefs. Like our faculty and staff, students are intellectually engaged and socially active. Each day brings new experiences that broaden horizons and hone critical thinking. Programs, both inside the classroom and throughout the University, inspire creativity, nurture community, cultivate curiosity, and foster social good. In addition, CIIS offers a dynamic array of events through its Public Programs, including conversations, workshops, continuing education, and conferences and hosts a vibrant art exhibition series. The University also provides low-cost mental health services to the San Francisco Bay Area through its 6 award-winning community counseling clinics. CIIS is accredited by the Western Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

CIIS strives to cultivate a culture of inclusion and belonging as part of its Seven Commitments . More than accept difference, we honor and celebrate our staff's diversity of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. In turn, our diverse and inclusive culture brings us together in ways that empower everyone to connect, belong, and grow.

Job Description:

SUMMARY:

The Administrative Assistant provides office support throughout the calendar year for CPTR staff. The Assistant will be primarily working remotely on various administrative tasks for the Center and will be asked to work during the in-person class weekends in San Francisco, and occasionally with tasks in the CPTR office at CIIS. During in-person class weekends, the CPTR Administrative Assistant will provide support with room set-up, sign-in and sign-out, coffee service, AV, and other tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

DESIRED AVAILABILITY FOR CPTR CLASS DATES:

• Wednesday, September 10th to Sunday, September 14th
• Saturday, October 11th
• Saturday, December 6th
• Wednesday, January 21st to Sunday, January 25th
• Saturday, February 21st
• Saturday, March 21st
• Wednesday, April 23rd to Sunday, April 26th

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interacting with and assisting CPTR staff
• Entering and managing data in various online databases
• Reviewing and logging audiovisual recordings
• Professionalism, courteousness and attention to detail in all communication with staff
• Finding bibliographic sources, reformatting citations to conform to the latest APA style
• Conducting Internet research on various topics and providing clear, concise reports as needed
• Assisting with basic graphic design and copy editing of CPTR materials
• Working alongside a diverse team of other student workers and CIIS staff to provide a culturally-sensitive, professional and high-quality experience
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & JOB SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, creative problem-solving skills
• Collaborative working style, team player
• Exceptionally close attention to detail
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products
• Familiarity with project management platforms is a bonus
• Technological savviness is highly desirable

Requirements:

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Occasional work performed alone with ability to work remotely from time-to-time. Collaboration and constant work around and with other people.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

This position requires attention to detail, good memory, ability to work under deadline pressure, sitting and standing for long periods of time, oral and written communication, keyboarding for significant portions of the workday, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching, patience, and tact to perform the essential functions.

LOCATION

ON CAMPUS

Additional Information:

WAGES

$19.18 per hour

NOTES TO CANDIDATE

• Working Conditions - Duties are primarily performed in an office environment at a desk or computer terminal, typically Monday through Friday.
• Background Check - Due to the sensitivity and requirements of this position, you should expect to undergo and be cleared of an employment background/criminal check, if extended an offer for employment. You may also be asked to provide proof of educational degree(s), licenses, or credentials pertinent to the position. If your job requires driving on behalf of CIIS you will be required to provide proof of a valid driver's license.
• Visa Sponsorship - Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Relocation Assistance - This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

CIIS strives to cultivate and preserve a culture of inclusion and belonging as part of its Seven Commitments. More than accept difference, we honor and celebrate our staff's diversity of experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community creates and maintains working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, accessible, and welcoming.

CIIS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an open, fair, inclusive, non-discriminatory environment for all individuals across differences of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socio- economic status, ethnicity, age, physical ability, or medical condition. We seek to increase the presence, representation, and inclusion of U.S. historically under-represented people of color, international, bilingual, and bicultural students, faculty, and staff; and, to provide an environment that will attract and retain individuals identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and intersex (LGBTQQI+). CIIS is committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Application Instructions:

If interested, please send your résumé and statement of purpose to Sara Illig at ...@ciis.edu.