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

CSU Careers • Fresno, CA

9d • $18

About The Position

Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) for the Writing Center in the Department of English ( Fresno State Writing Center ) College of Arts and Humanities Position Overview: The Writing Center in the Department of English is seeking Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) applicants. Students from all graduate and undergraduate disciplines are encouraged to apply. The Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) is an entry-level professional development position where students learn to facilitate peers’ reading and writing processes as Writing Center tutors. Writing Center tutors support Fresno State students’ development as readers and writers with (1) semester-long small writing groups, and (2) appointments for 30 minute or 1-hour one-on-one tutoring sessions. To support the reading and writing needs of students, the tutors are required to attend two-day orientations at the beginning of the fall and one day orientations during the spring semesters. Additionally, tutors will be required to attend a weekly, professional development (paid) class for each semester of tutoring that supports tutors learning best writing center practices. This position qualifies for work study via FAFSA application, but applicants do not have to have work study to apply. 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 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; August 17 th , 2026 Spring 2027: January 15, 2027 - May 22, 2027; January 13 th , 2027 Hours : 0-20 hours per week.

Requirements

• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic background
• Show serious and consistent commitment to the Writing Center.
• Have completed First-Year writing course(s) (English 5B or 10) or equivalent coursework

Nice To Haves

• Completion of 60 units of undergraduate academic coursework
• Desire to learn best practices of Writing Center Pedagogy and Administration.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate small group(s) and / or one-on-one session(s)
• Maintain clear records and attendance of all Writing Center student / client interactions
• Assess writing needs of students/clients and give feedback on brainstorming, writing drafts, revising and editing, understanding assignments, making meaning through a reading, managing the writing process, cultivating response techniques.
• Maintain best Writing Center pedagogical practices, by actively seeking guidance from the Writing Center Director and / or Writing Center Co-Assistant Directors.
• Attend the Writing Center orientations (fall and spring semesters), as well as enroll in, attend, and pass the weekly, 1 unit (paid) practicum course (Thursdays 4:00-5:50pm).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed