Writing Center Tutor- Spring 2027

CSUSM Recruitment
  • San Marcos, California
    9 days ago

    Job Description

    Writing Center Tutor

    • Position: 1150
    • Semester: Spring 2027
    • Modality: In-person
    • College: Office of Undergraduate Studies
    • Department: Writing Center

    The Writing Center is accepting applications for Unit 11 ISA positions for Spring 2027.

    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
    The CSUSM Writing Center supports students in building confidence and developing skills in all forms of writing.

    Role Summary
    We are seeking students who are passionate about helping peer 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
    • 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 the week prior to the semester (week of January 18th)

    Please be sure to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. 

    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
    Allison Reyes, Associate Director of LTS for Writing Support

    ajreyes@csusm.edu

    Application Timeline 

    A review of applications will begin on November 13. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Marcos, California
    Websitehttps://www.csusm.edu/recruitment/index.html

    Skills

    • Educational Administrationunmatched
    • ISA Standardsunmatched
    • Modalityunmatched
    • Nonprofitunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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