Instructional Student Assistant - COMM 100 (Fall 2026)

 Instructional Student Assistant - COMM 100

• Position: Instructional Student Assistant - COMM 100
• Semester: Fall 2026
• Modality: Hybrid
• College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral & Social Sciences 
• Department: Communication and Media Studies

Job Overview

The Department of Communication and Media Studies has an opening for an Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) for the Fall 2026, COMM 100 (Intro to Communication).

Under supervision, Instructional Student Assistants in this classification perform 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.

This position is limited to a maximum of 20 hours per week. 

PURPOSE OF POSITION 

Grade assignments, midterm and final exams for COMM 100, Intro to Communication, Fall 2026 (CRN 41124).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Grade exams and assignments, perform other instructional assistance duties as assigned.

LIST OF DUTIES FOR EACH MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY 

Typical activities of the Instructional Student Assistant include:

1. Grade assignments and exams for COMM 100, Intro to Communication
2. Provide feedback to the professor as requested
3. Perform other instructional assistance duties as assigned.

Meet with professor virtually or in-person on an as needed basis to receive instructions and coordinate work.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS  

This position does not require the supervision of others. 

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION 

Requires admission or registration as a CSU student. 

Requires completion of COMM 100.

Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position  

1. Ability to understand technical subject matters, including software, and to learn quickly under instruction/supervision by the faculty member.
2. Ability to learn and perform assigned work on time.
3. Ability to work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students.
4. Ability to accept responsibility.

List machines, tools, equipment, and motor vehicles used in the performance of the duties 

General office equipment such as computers, telephones, printers, copiers, etc.

Unique working conditions 

Grading of assignments and exams may be completed off-campus or on-campus. Incumbent will be required to meet with supervisor virtually/online or in-person on an as needed basis. Job duties can be performed remotely/virtually. Incumbent will need to have access to a computer/laptop and the Internet. 

Students that have been awarded Federal Work Study funding are encouraged to apply. 

Anticipated Pay Rate

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $17.86 CSU Classification Salary Range: $17.86
• Hours for this appointment will vary 

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

Contact:

Carrie Dyal, Department of Communication and Media Administrative Coordinator, at cdyal@csusm.edu, should you have any questions. 

Application for this position must be submitted, no later than 5:00 p.m., on August 31, 2026. The incumbent that is selected for this Instructional Student Assistant position will be notified via email. Email notification will be provided to incumbent, no later than 5:00 pm, on September 4, 2026.

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.