Writing Center Tutor (Lead) Spring 2027

CSUSM Recruitment • San Marcos, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The CSUSM Writing Center supports students in building confidence and developing skills in all forms of writing. The Writing Center is seeking students passionate about helping peers grow as writers. Tutors collaborate with students to provide individualized support through tutoring across disciplines and contexts, one-on-one and small-group sessions, workshops, and classroom presentations. They also develop learning materials collaboratively and participate in ongoing professional development.

This is a Lead role for students who have previously worked in the Writing Center. Under supervision, Instructional Student Assistants perform teaching, grading, or tutoring duties for most of their appointment hours during an academic term. Assignments are made by an academic department or equivalent administrative unit and a specific 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.

Hours vary based on availability and center needs. CSUSM student employees may work a maximum of 20 hours per week across all campus jobs. Required training takes place during the week prior to the semester, the week of January 18. All positions are subject to enrollment or registration as a CSUSM student and funding.

Requirements

• Admission or registration as a CSUSM student.
• Enrollment in at least 1 unit at CSUSM.
• Completion of GEW or equivalent with a grade of B or higher.
• Completion of at least two semesters of college coursework.
• Good academic standing.
• Prior work in the CSUSM Writing Center for the Lead role.
• Ability to learn and perform assigned work.
• Ability to work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students.
• Ability to accept responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students in writing across disciplines and contexts.
• Work with students in one-on-one and small-group sessions.
• Facilitate workshops and classroom presentations.
• Develop and collaborate on learning materials.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Perform assigned teaching, grading, or tutoring duties under supervision.

What This Job Offers

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