AY Instructional Student Assistant; ISA - Learning Center: Tutor

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…