Supplemental Instruction (SI) Mentor Leader (Spring 2027)

CSUSM Recruitment•San Marcos, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Supplemental Instruction (SI) Program is accepting applications for Unit 11 Instructional Student Assistant positions for Spring 2027. This specific position is intended for applicants who have previously worked in the SI Program. Under supervision, Instructional Student Assistants perform teaching, grading, or tutoring duties for the majority of their appointed work hours during an academic term. Assignments are made by an academic department or equivalent administrative unit and a designated supervisor at a CSU campus. Work may take place on campus or at an off-campus public agency or private nonprofit organization under an agreement with a CSU campus. SI Leaders facilitate interactive study sessions that help students learn how to learn. The role provides opportunities to build communication skills, collaborate with faculty, and participate in professional development. The position is in person, based in the Office of Undergraduate Studies’ Supplemental Instruction department at California State University San Marcos. The role is paid at $17.86 per hour and requires 8–10 hours per week. CSUSM student employees may work no more than 20 hours per week across all campus jobs. The position supports courses in Biology (177, 178), Chemistry (160, 201, 202), Economics (201, 202), Psychology (360), Physics (357), and Speech Language Pathology (201, 320, 391, 491). Applicants must be enrolled in at least one CSUSM unit, have earned a B+ or higher in the target course, be in good academic standing, and receive faculty approval. Applicants must be available for training; the position description mentions tentative training the week of August 24 and required training the week prior to the semester, during the week of January 18. Applications will begin to be reviewed November 5, 2026. All positions are subject to CSUSM student enrollment/registration and funding.

Requirements

  • Have previously worked in the SI Program.
  • Be enrolled in at least one unit at CSUSM.
  • Have earned a B+ or higher in the target course.
  • Be in good academic standing.
  • Obtain faculty approval.
  • Be available for required training.
  • Ability to learn and perform assigned work.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students.
  • Ability to accept responsibility.

Responsibilities

  • Attend all lectures for the assigned course.
  • Plan and lead two weekly 75-minute study sessions.
  • Collaborate with faculty and SI staff.
  • Track attendance and student progress.
  • Promote SI sessions and encourage participation.
  • Attend required trainings and meetings.
  • Perform assigned teaching, grading, or tutoring duties under supervision.

Benefits

  • Priority registration
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Training
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