Writing Center Tutor
Apply now Job no: 556646 Work type: Instructional Student Assistant Location: San Marcos Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time, Education Support Professionals, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Writing Center Tutor • Position : 1150Academic Year : 2026/27Modality : In-personCollege : Office of Undergraduate StudiesDepartment : Writing Center
The Writing Center is accepting applications for Unit 11 ISA positions for the Fall 2026.
Under supervision, Instructional Student Assistants in this classification perform teaching, grading or tutoring duties for the majority of work hours in a given appointment in a given academic department or equivalent administrative unit over the course of an academic term. Assignments are made by academic department or equivalent administrative unit by a specific supervisor at a CSU campus. The work may be performed on-campus or at an off-campus public agency or private non-profit organization under an agreement with a campus in the CSU system.
General Requirements of the Position:
Ability to learn and perform assigned work
Ability to work cooperatively with faculty, staff and other students
Ability to accept responsibility
General Minimum Qualifications of the Position:
Admission or registration as a CSUSM student
For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.
Program Overview
Role Summary peer [AR1] grow as writers. Tutors work collaboratively with students to provide individualized support.
Responsibilities
Tutor students in writing across disciplines and contexts
Work in one-on-one and small group sessions
Facilitate workshops and classroom presentations
Develop and collaborate on learning materials[AR2]
Participate in ongoing professional development
Minimum Qualifications
Enrolled in at least 1 unit at CSUSM
Completion of GEW (or equivalent) with a B or higher
Completion of at least two semesters of college coursework
Good academic standing
Compensation & Hours
Starting pay: $17.86/hour
Hours vary based on availability and center needs
CSUSM student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours per week between all campus jobs.[AR3]
Training
Required training on August 25th and August 26th , 2026.
Please be sure to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. Please submit a writing sample to the the Writing Center, writing@csusm.edu .
Writing Sample Requirements
Academic writing that showcases your skill as a writer. Past assignments are welcome.
Applications with samples of 6 pages or longer will be prioritized.
Individual work only (no group projects)
Submit as PDF or Word document
Contact ajreyes@csusm.edu
Application Timeline
Applications are accepted and reviewed as needed, on an on-going basis throughout the 26-27 Academic Year. Applications will be reviewed starting April 13th, 2026 . All positions are subject to enrollment/registration as a CSUSM student and funding.
Additional Information
California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.
Advertised: March 30, 2026 (9:00 AM) Applications close: April 13, 2026 (11:55 PM)
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