26-27 AY Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) The Writing Center Tutor

Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) for the Writing Center in the Department of English (Fresno State Writing Center)

College of Arts and Humanities

Position Overview:

The Writing Center in the Department of English is seeking Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) applicants.

Students from all graduate and undergraduate disciplines are encouraged to apply. The Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) is an entry-level professional development position where students learn to facilitate peers reading and writing processes as Writing Center tutors. Writing Center tutors support Fresno State students development as readers and writers with (1) semester-long small writing groups and (2) appointments for 30 minute or 1-hour one-on-one tutoring sessions. To support the reading and writing needs of students the tutors are required to attend two-day orientations at the beginning of the fall and one day orientations during the spring semesters. Additionally tutors will be required to attend a weekly professional development (paid) class for each semester of tutoring that supports tutors learning best writing center practices.

This position qualifies for work study via FAFSA application but applicants do not have to have work study to apply.

The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign Instructional Student Assistant to the courses that are appropriate for the department program and curriculum in any given semester. Due to staff and curriculum changes courses offered may vary and no guarantee of employment from semester to semester can be made.

Anticipated Appointment Dates:This position is opened until filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available you will be notified.

Fall 2026: August 19 2026 - December 22 2026; August 17^th 2026

Spring 2027: January 15 2027 - May 22 2027; January 13^th 2027

Hours: 0-20 hours per week.

Job Dutiesmay include the following but will be dependent upon the needs of the Writing Center as well as upon the specific needs and guidance of the Writing Center Director and / or Writing Center Co-Assistant Directors. As a student-peer tutor

• Facilitate small group(s) and / or one-on-one session(s)
• Maintain clear records and attendance of all Writing Center student / client interactions
• Assess writing needs of students/clients and give feedback on brainstorming writing drafts revising and editing understanding assignments making meaning through a reading managing the writing process cultivating response techniques.
• Maintain best Writing Center pedagogical practices by actively seeking guidance from the Writing Center Director and / or Writing Center Co-Assistant Directors.
• Attend the Writing Center orientations (fall and spring semesters) as well as enroll in attend and pass the weekly 1 unit (paid) practicum course (Thursdays 4:00-5:50pm).

Qualifications:

• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty staff and students from diverse ethnic cultural and socioeconomic background
• Show serious and consistent commitment to the Writing Center.
• Have completed First-Year writing course(s) (English 5B or 10) or equivalent coursework

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of 60 units of undergraduate academic coursework
• Desire to learn best practices of Writing Center Pedagogy and Administration.

Application Procedures:The review of applications will begin immediately and may continue for next semester. For full consideration the application and all required materials must be submitted by May 1 2026. The following documents are required to upload:

1. Curriculum Vita or résumé.Your Curriculum Vita or CV is the academic equivalent of a résumé. It should contain your contact information your employment and educational history skills such as computer programming familiarity with commonly used computer programs as well as internships awards volunteer service training and any other experience you have that is relevant to education.
2. Current unofficial transcripts from your undergraduate and graduate education. If you have attended more than one institution please copy and combine these transcripts into one document. How to submit your unofficial transcripts:

1. 1. If you are a Fresno State student: Sign into . Access your Unofficial Transcript. Highlight all text throughout the document copy it and paste it into a word processor document and save the document with your name somewhere in the file name.
   2. If you are not yet a Fresno State student: Most U.S. universities allow students to access their academic records online in a way similar to the way described above for Fresno State students. Contact your institutions registrar to find out how to access your unofficial transcript and follow the process described above. If you have transcripts from more than one institution please copy them all and paste them into one document as PageUp only allows one document to be uploaded into the link for transcripts. Make certain that each institution is clearly indicated within this document.

1. List of three references. The online application will request you to enter your three references separate from your C.V. The letters of references may be requested by the committee. Be prepared to enter the following for each of your three referents:

1. 1. First name
   2. Last name
   3. Type of reference
   4. Organization
   5. Position Title
   6. Phone Number
   7. E-mail address

1. Letter of interest. The applicant will submit a one-page letter that outlines the applicants personal writing experience and interest working with students in a writing space.

Finalists may be asked for an interview.

Inquiries: Please contact

Dr. Ginny Crisco

Interim Director Writing Center

The California State University Instructional Student Assistant Classification and Qualification Standards

• Evaluations: ISAs may be evaluated per CBA Unit 11 Article 8
• Salary: Each department has different salary scales. Please check with your department for your Base Salary. The Salary range for Instructional Student Assistants starts at $17.86 per an hour.
• Assignments: Assignments are made by Department Chair or Program Coordinator after consultation with the candidate.
• Duties Form: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Unit 11 a Duties Form (see Appendix E of the CBA) will be completed between the Department and Academic Student Employee. This form substantiates the jobs included for the department Instructional Student Assistant position.
• Instructional Student Assistant positions are for matriculated students at Fresno State.
• Students are limited to 20-hours of part-time work on campus.

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The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land.

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