AY Instructional Student Assistant; ISA - Learning Center: Tutor
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Education / Teaching
Academic, Faculty
25-26 AY Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) - The Learning Center:
Tutor
Apply now Job no: 546487
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 OverviewThe Learning Centeris 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 do not teach, but instead, 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 (Monday‑Thursday 9am‑6pm, Friday 9am‑3pm), 1 prep hour per week with a small group of tutors, and 2 hours per month (Friday 3‑5pm) for monthly meetings with all tutors
- Location: At the Learning Center for all work hours, including online tutoring
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.
Anticipated Appointment DatesThis position is opened until filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available, you will be notified.
Fall 2025:
August 18, 2025 - December 22, 2025; anticipated start date August 1, 2025
Spring 2026:
January 15, 2026 - May 22, 2026; anticipated start date January 2, 2026
0‑20 hours per week.
Job Dutiesmay include the following, but will be dependent upon the specific course to which the instructional student assistant will be assigned, as well as upon the specific needs of the faculty member in charge of the course:
- 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
- Minimum cumulative Fresno State GPA of 3.0
- Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic background.
- 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. (To see course qualifications for each subject, please ).
- Letter of recommendation from the applicant’s current or former Fresno State faculty from a relevant department or subject
The review of applications will begin immediately. 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.
- 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. How to submit your unofficial transcripts:
- If you are a Fresno State student
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