Instructional Student Assistants Arts and Humanities Tutoring Center

Instructional Student Assistants for Arts and Humanities Tutoring Center

Job no: 559546
Work type: Instructional Student Assistant
Location: Bakersfield
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW
- California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Faculty
- Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) – Arts and Humanities Tutoring Center

The Arts and Humanities Tutoring Center is seeking applicants to fill the Instructional Student Assistant position.

At CSUB’s Tutoring Centers, we believe that learning is a social process, not a solitary one. Our mission is to promote student success and independence by providing a welcoming environment for dialogue and feedback. Tutors provide support to students across a wide range of concepts, assignments, and students’ needs.

Fall 2026:
August 17, 2026 – December 19, 2026

Spring 2027:
January 20, 2027 – May 26, 2027

Position is open until it is filled.

0-20 hours per week

• Tutor students at all levels of competency, including problem solving, conceptual analysis, study skills, reading comprehension, writing, and exam preparation.
• Assist with academic activities such as homework, exam studying, research papers, language lab assignments, and projects.
• Collaborate with professors to provide assistance to groups and individuals, including students who speak English as a second language or have special needs.
• Proactively promote tutoring services through outreach, classroom visits, communication with tutees, and flyer distribution.
• Support the Tutoring Center Coordinator and Lead Tutor with administrative tasks and special projects.
• Attend required meetings and trainings.

• Support colleagues in maintaining service integrity and efficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and effective communication with students and staff.
• Engage in tutoring, staff meetings, center operations (opening/closing, cleaning, supplies, filing), and training.
• Organize and facilitate study groups of 4–15 students.
• Deliver brief classroom presentations about the Tutoring Center services.
• Communicate with tutees via email or phone to arrange appointments and encourage service use.
• Participate in training sessions and staff meetings.

• Significant subject expertise confirmed by faculty recommendation, course completion, or related achievements.
• Effective communication skills to articulate concepts and problem-solving strategies.
• Trustworthy, reliable, and detail-oriented.
• Positive attitude toward colleagues and students.
• Flexibility and adaptability to diverse learning styles.
• Independent work capability and initiative.
• Commitment to reflection, growth, and feedback.

The review of applications will begin immediately and may continue for the next semester. For full consideration, submit the application and required materials by August 14th for Fall Semester and January 18th for Spring Semester.

• Class
  
  Schedule:
  
  Upload a copy of your class schedule for the semester you are seeking employment. If not yet registered, you may skip this upload.
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume:
  Include contact information, employment and educational history, relevant skills, internships, awards, volunteer service, training, and other education-related experience.
• Current unofficial transcripts from undergraduate and graduate education.
• Three references:
  Provide first name, last name, type of reference, organization, position title, phone number, and email address.

Finalists may be invited to interview.

• Salary: Starts at $17.86 per hour. Salary scale varies by department.
• Assignments: Determined by Department Chair or Program Coordinator after consultation with the candidate.
• Eligibility: Positions are for matriculated CSUB students only.
• Work Limit: Students are limited to 20 hours of part-time work on campus.

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