CSTEM Instructional Student Assistant - Grader

• Position:Instructional Student Assistant
• Semester: Summer 2026
• College: CSTEM
• Department:Deans Office

Under supervision ISA provide tutoring grading or instruction to other CSU students for themajority of their work hours in a given appointment in a given academic department orequivalent administrative unit over the course of an academic term. Assignments are made byacademic department or equivalent administrative unit by a specific supervisor at CSUSM. Thework may be performed on-campus or given the current situation remotely from home.

The CSTEM Deans Office accepts applications for our ISA positions throughout theSummer 2026 session as part of our ISA Pool. Applications are valid through theSummer 2026.

The duties of an ISA may include:

Tutor new and continuing students in the course

Provide grading assistance to the instructor

Offer assistance to students in the course with homework and preparation for quizzes and exams

Evaluate student assignments

Maintain/submit student records

ISA work part-time (typically up to 20 hours per week) during academic periods. Incumbentsmay have concurrent assignments in other Student Assistant classifications as long as 20 hoursare not exceeded in total.

Incumbents must possess the following abilities:

Ability to learn and perform assigned work

Ability to work cooperatively with faculty staff and other students

Ability to accept responsibility

Minimum qualifications:

• Registration in CSUSM degree Program
• Enrolled in Courses for Fall 2026 at CSUSM toward the completion of the degree
• Able to make decisions about accomplishing work assignments
• Per the California State Universitys Out-of-State Employment Policy the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

Anticipated Pay Rate

• $17.86/ hour

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

Preferred qualifications:

• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated commitment to diversity inclusivity and/or intercultural competence with diverse groups in relation to teaching.

Application Timeline:

A review of applications will begin on May 4 2026; however the position will remain open until filled. 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.