26-27 AY Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) Social Work

Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) for the Department of Social Work Education Title IV-E Child Welfare Education Program ( of Health and Human Services

Position Overview:

The Department of Social Work Education Title IV-E Child Welfare Education Programis seeking Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) applicants.

ISA will assist with grading tutoring mentoring course content development and providing classroom support for Social Work 278.

The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign an 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 open 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 22 2026

Spring 2027: January 15 2027 - May 22 2027; January 20 2027

The Department of Social Work at California State University Fresno prepares students for service and leadership in the Central Valley and beyond guided by a mission to dismantle systemic oppression through relationship building dialogue advocacy and empowered collective action. Within the Department of Social Work Education the Title IV-E Child Welfare Education Program serves as a partnership between the school of social work public human service agencies and related professional organizations integrating education and practice to prepare a diverse culturally competent social workforce. The program supports undergraduate and graduate students pursuing public child welfare practice aligning curriculum with evolving best practices in the fieldincluding family preservation and permanency planningwhile advancing the Departments core values of social justice diversity empowerment leadership and dialogue.

Hours: 0-20 hours per week.

Job Dutiesmay include the following but will be dependent upon the specific course to which the instructional student assistant will be assigned as well as upon the specific needs of the faculty member in charge of the course:

• Maintain/Submit students records/grades
• Evaluate student assignments
• Canvas management
• Help prepare course materials learning guides and classroom activities
• Support classroom instruction related to child welfare practice under faculty direction
• Assist with case-based learning skill development activities and applied exercises
• Support content related to trauma-informed practice permanency planning mandated reporting and child welfare policy
• Assist with the administration of examinations as directed by the faculty
• Attend ISA orientation at the beginning of each semester
• Assist in facilitating small-group discussions and activities
• Attend meetings scheduled by faculty for briefing coordination and discussion of course content and materials
• Participate in programmatic assessment procedures as required
• Perform other assignments supportive of university instruction as assigned by supervising faculty

Qualifications:

• Admission to a Masters program as of Fall 2026 or is currently in a Doctoral degree program at California State University Fresno and is in good academic standing
• Enrollment in at least 6 units for the semester (or as required to maintain eligible student assistant status)
• Demonstrated satisfactory progress toward degree completion
• Ability to relate well with others within the academic environment with the ability or potential to assist with instruction and support of students
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty staff and students from diverse ethnic cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Minimum GPA 3.0

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enrollment in or completion of coursework toward a graduate degree in Counseling Child Development Psychology or a related field
• Communication skills appropriate to a classroom or seminar support setting
• Prior experience (professional field placement or coursework-based) in public child welfare social services family services or a closely related area of practice
• Ability and willingness to work with learning management systems (e.g. Canvas) and standard office productivity software

Application Procedures:The review of applications will begin immediately and may continue for the next semester. For full consideration the application and all required materials must be submitted by July 31 2026. The following documents are required to upload:

1. Curriculum Vita or résumé.Your Curriculum Vitae (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 obtain 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 separately from your C.V. The letters of reference 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

Finalists may be asked for an interview.

Inquiries: Please contact the Title IV-E Program Coordinator in the Department of Social Work Education via email:

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.

About the Campus

California State University Fresno is a forward-looking and diverse institution located in Californias Central Valley known for its agriculture reasonable housing costs cultural diversity and proximity to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada.

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.

The campus is ranked 36^thin the nation byWashington Monthlys 2022 National University Rankings and ranked 25^thin the nation inMONEY Magazines 50 Best Public Colleges. The campus is classified as an R2 Doctoral Universities High research activities university perCarnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Fresno States Principles of Community

These Principles were developed collaboratively by faculty staff and administrators. They exemplify what we aspire to out more about our Principles of Communityhere.

California State University Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students intellectual horizons fostering lifelong learning skills developing the leaders of tomorrow promoting community involvement and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue mutual respect and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs student organizations and activities faculty initiatives and community partnerships we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. Members of the University community are expected to work effectively with faculty staff and students who represent many perspectives beliefs and identities committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and intellectually vibrant environment.

Our Students

California State University Fresno is committed toserving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has beenrecognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an AsianAmerican/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution(AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community EngagementClassification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement ofTeaching.

Other Campus Information

In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act California State University Fresno has made crime-reporting statistics available to applicants students and employees online at Print copies are available by request from the Campus Police Department.

The person holding this position is considered a limited reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21 2017 as a condition of employment.

California State University Fresno is a tobacco-free smoke-free and vapor-free campus. For more information please click State University Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination harassment and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race color religion national origin ancestry age sex (including gender identity) sexual orientation marital status pregnancy mental disability physical disability medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno States commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment hiring and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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Education Code 89521 Requirements:

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicants current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.