26-27 AY Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) - The Learning Center: Tutor

Opt For Healthy Living; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 20,298 - 28,909; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible tutoring hours

Valuable teaching experience

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) in Fresno to support students in various subjects. Applicants need to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be enrolled half-time at Fresno State. Responsibilities include providing tutoring support, preparing academic materials, and attending mandatory meetings. The role offers flexible hours with pay starting at $17.86 per hour, suitable for students looking to enhance their educational experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse students.
• Must be enrolled at least half-time in a degree program.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate academic support for students in various subjects.
• Prepare materials and events for students.
• Attend tutoring shifts and mandatory meetings.

Skills

Commitment to diverse backgrounds

Tutoring specific subjects

Effective communication

Education

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Enrolled at least half-time at Fresno State

Job description

26-27 AY Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) - The Learning Center: Tutor

Apply now Job no: 555903
Work type: Instructional Student Assistant
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time

Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Position Overview:

The Learning Center is seeking Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) applicants for Tutor positions. Fresno State’s Learning Center is a space that encourages students to grow intellectually as critical thinkers. We advance student success by actively using effective learning strategies to improve content understanding and course grades. Tutors facilitate students’ learning of difficult topics within historically challenging courses or subjects. The Learning Center aims to boldly integrate the culture and values of each student to inspire a community of life‑long learners.

Please see below for key characteristics associated with the position of a Learning Center Tutor:

• Student support: Meets with students who seek academic support in‑person or online, drop‑in or by appointment, for a specific subject (Business, Chemistry, Math, etc.) or a specialized skill (Microsoft Office, Python, APA format, etc.)
• Schedule: Works 6–17 tutoring hours per week in shifts of at least 1 hour, 1 prep hour per week, and 2 hours per month (Friday 3‑5 pm) for monthly meetings with all tutors
• Location: At the Learning Center for all work hours, except for selected meetings and online drop‑in tutoring shifts

The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign Instructional Student Assistant to the courses that are appropriate for the department program and curriculum in any given semester. Due to staff and curriculum changes, courses offered may vary, and no guarantee of employment from semester to semester can be made.

Appointment Dates: This position is opened until filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available, you will be notified.

Fall 2026: August 19, 2026 – December 22, 2026

Spring 2027: January 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027

Hours: 0‑20 hours per week.

Job Duties may include the following, but will be dependent upon the team to which the instructional student assistant will be assigned:

• Perform individual and/or group academic support
• Plan and facilitate outreach and marketing efforts to recruit students
• Prepare events, material, and references for students
• Attend all scheduled tutoring shifts, prep meetings, trainings, and monthly meetings

Qualifications:

• Minimum cumulative Fresno State GPA of 3.0
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Must be enrolled at least half‑time in a degree program at Fresno State (at least 6 units for undergraduates and 4 units for graduate students)
• Must have passed specific course(s) you are applying for with a grade B or better.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Letter of recommendation from the applicant’s current or former Fresno State faculty from a relevant department or subject

Application Procedures: The review of applications will begin immediately and may continue for the next semester. For full consideration, the application and all required materials must be submitted by July 15th for the Fall semester and December 15th for the Spring semester. The following documents are required to upload:

• Class schedule: Upload a copy of your class schedule for the semester you are seeking employment. Please note, if you have not registered for your next semester courses, you may skip this upload and submit the application.
• Curriculum Vitae, or résumé: Your Curriculum Vitae, or CV, is the academic equivalent of a résumé. It should contain your contact information, your employment and educational history, skills such as computer programming, familiarity with commonly used computer programs, as well as internships, awards, volunteer service, training and any other experience you have that is relevant to education.
• Current unofficial transcripts: From your undergraduate and graduate education. If you have attended more than one institution, please copy and combine these transcripts into one document.
• If you are a Fresno State student: Sign into https://my.fresnostate.edu . Access your Unofficial Transcript, copy all text, paste into a Word processor document and save the document with your name in the file name.
• If you are not yet a Fresno State student: Most U.S. universities allow students to access their academic records online. Contact your institution’s registrar to find out how to access your unofficial transcript and follow the process described above. If you have transcripts from more than one institution, please copy them all and paste them into one document.
• List of three references: The online application will request you to enter your three references separate from your C.V. The letters of references may be requested by the committee. Be prepared to enter the following for each of your three reference contacts:
  • First name
  • Last name
  • Type of reference
  • Organization
  • Position Title
  • Phone Number
  • E‑mail address

Finalists may be asked for an interview.

Instructional Student Assistant additional information regarding assignment:

• Salary: Each department has different salary scales. Please check with your department for your Base Salary. The Salary range for Instructional Student Assistants starts at $17.86 per hour.
• Assignments: Assignments are made by Department Chair or Program Coordinator after consultation with the candidate.
• Duties Form: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Unit 11, a Duties Form (see Appendix E of the CBA) will be completed between the Department and Academic Student Employee. This form substantiates the jobs included for the department Instructional Student Assistant position.
• Instructional Student Assistant positions are for matriculated students at Fresno State.
• Students are limited to 20 hours of part‑time work on campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State’s commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Advertised: Mar 09 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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