California State University, Chico

Faculty, Staff, & Management Careers
Chico State seeks outstanding candidates committed to student success who reflect the intersectional identities of our Wildcats to fill roles in and out of the classroom.

Chico State Enterprises (CSE)
CSE is a non-profit auxiliary organization that serves the University’s mission with roles that promote, support, and manage funded research, partnerships, and innovative opportunities.

Associated Students
The Associated Students is the center of the diverse co-curricular experience at Chico State. Employment opportunities are available for both career-seeking and student applicants throughout the year.

Student Jobs and Internships
Many students earn money and valuable experience by working and interning during their college careers. The Career Center offers support services and a job board with positions available throughout the year.

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

• GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 30 semester (45 quarter) units attempted for majors directly related to Data Science (Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics). A GPA of a 3.2 or higher is required for other majors
• If you do not meet the GPA thresholds, your application will still be considered. Be sure to explain in your Statement of Purpose why you believe your GPA is not an accurate indicator of your ability to succeed in the MSDSA program
• A one-page "Statement of Purpose" that addresses the following questions:
• The area of study in which you wish to specialize and why
• The faculty members with whom you would like to conduct research
• Your career goals and plans for the future
• Your special preparation in and fitness for your proposed area of study
• Explanations of any problems or inconsistencies in your records or scores
• One letter of recommendation from an individual who have had a working or academic relationship with you
• Letters should address your personal characteristics, performance, experience, strengths, weaknesses, capabilities, and professional promise
• All graduate applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose primary education was principally in a language other than English, must demonstrate competency in English. For questions, refer to International Admissions & Outreach
• Approval by the Mathematics & Statistics Department and the Office of Graduate Studies or International Admissions & Outreach

Optional:

• All international graduate applicants whose native language is not English, and who have not attended institutions at the post-secondary level for at least three years full time where English is the principal language of instruction must: 
• present a qualifying score on a recognized external English language proficiency exam OR
• provide evidence of study in a qualifying country/region OR
• successfully complete the required level at a partner English Language School