Writing Center Tutor
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- Location
- San Marcos, California
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $37,149/yr
- Posted
- 5 days ago
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About this role
Writing Center Tutor
• Position: 1150
• Academic Year: 2026/27
• Modality: In-person
• College: Office of Undergraduate Studies
• Department: Writing Center
The Writing Center is accepting applications for Unit 11 ISA positions for the Fall 2026.
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 [AR1] 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[AR2]
- 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]
Please be sure to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. Please submit a writing sample to the the Writing Center, [email protected].
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
[email protected]
Application Timeline
A review of applications will begin on September 15th, 2026. 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.