Fresno State·Fresno, California
Tutors facilitate students’ learning of difficult topics within historically challenging courses or subjects by meeting with students seeking academic support in-person or online for specific subjects or skills. Duties may also include planning and facilitating outreach and marketing efforts to recruit students and preparing necessary materials and references.
Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) for the Learning Center [http://fresnostate.edu/lc] – Tutor
Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
The Learning Center is seeking Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) applicants for Tutor positions.
Fresno State’s Learning Center is a space that encourages students to grow intellectually as critical thinkers. We advance student success by actively using effective learning strategies to improve content understanding and course grades. Tutors do not teach, but instead, facilitate students’ learning of difficult topics within historically challenging courses or subjects. The Learning Center aims to boldly integrate the culture and values of each student to inspire a community of life-long learners.
Please see below for key characteristics associated with the position of a Learning Center Tutor:
Student support: Meets with students who seek academic support in-person or online, drop-in or by appointment, for a specific subject (Business, Chemistry, Math, etc.) or a specialized skill (Microsoft Office, Python, APA format, etc.)
Schedule: Works 6-17 tutoring hours per week in shifts of at least 1 hour, 1 prep hour per week, and 2 hours per month (Friday 3-5pm) for monthly meetings with all tutors
Location: At the Learning Center for all work hours, except for selected meetings and online drop-in tutoring shifts
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.
This position is opened until filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available, you will be notified.
August 19, 2026 - December 22, 2026
January 15, 2027 - May 26, 2027
0-20 hours per week.
• Letter of recommendation from the applicant’s current or former Fresno State faculty from a relevant department or subject
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 July 15th for Fall semester and December 15th for Spring semester. The following documents are required to upload:
Upload a copy of your class schedule for the semester you are seeking employment. Please note, if you have not registered for your next semester courses, you may skip this upload and submit the application. 2. 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. 3. 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:
Sign into https://my.fresnostate.edu [https://my.fresnostate.edu/psp/mfs/EMPLOYEE/EMPL/h/?tab=PAPP_GUEST]. 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. b.
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 institution’s 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.
4. 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: a. First name b. Last name c. Type of reference d. Organization e.
f. Phone Number g. E-mail address
Finalists may be asked for an interview.
Please contact Tony Losongco at alosongco@mail.fresnostate.edu [alosongco@mail.fresnostate.edu] or Rigo Flores at rigobertoflores@mail.fresnostate.edu [rigobertoflores@mail.fresnostate.edu].
The California State University Instructional Student Assistant Classification and Qualification Standards [https://csyou.calstate.edu/Divisions-Orgs/HR/hrm/Compensation/Classification%20Standards/R11/Inst_Student_Assistant.pdf]
Evaluations: ISA's may be evaluated per CBA, Unit 11, Article 8 [https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/faculty-staff/labor-and-employee-relations/Pages/unit11-uaw.aspx]
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 [https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/faculty-staff/labor-and-employee-relations/Pages/unit11-uaw.aspx], 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 California’s 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 36th in the nation by Washington Monthly’s 2022 National University Rankings [https://washingtonmonthly.com/2022-college-guide/national/], and ranked 25 [https://money.com/best-colleges/profile/california-state-university-fresno/]th [https://money.com/best-colleges/profile/california-state-university-fresno/] in the nation [https://money.com/best-colleges/profile/california-state-university-fresno/] in MONEY Magazines 50 Best Public Colleges [https://money.com/best-colleges/rankings/best-public-colleges/]. The campus is classified as an R2 “Doctoral Universities – High research activities” university per Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education [https://carnegieclassifications.acenet.edu/].
These Principles were developed collaboratively by faculty, staff, and administrators. They exemplify what we aspire to be. Find out more about our Principles of Community here [https://president.fresnostate.edu/principles-of-community.html#:~:text=online%20learning%20opportunities.-,Principles%20of%20Community%3A%20How%20we%20treat%20each%20other,staff%2C%20and%20administration%20can%20thrive.].
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.
California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
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 https://adminfinance.fresnostate.edu/clery/index.html [https://adminfinance.fresnostate.edu/clery/index.html]. 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 http://fresnostate.edu/adminserv/smokefree/index.html [http://fresnostate.edu/adminserv/smokefree/index.html]
California 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 State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
The California State University System strongly recommends the COVID-19 vaccination and booster for all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) as stated in the revised policy effective April 2023, COVID-19 Vaccinations and Other Safety Measures. [https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/13116180/latest/?showchanges=true] You can find more information here [https://covid.fresnostate.edu/vaccinations.html].
Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time at Fresno State and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, having passed the specific courses they apply to tutor with a grade of B or better. A demonstrated commitment to working effectively with diverse populations is also required.
Market context
Tutoring roles in California campuses often draw steady interest because they support core student success services and usually require strong subject mastery plus dependable communication. This ISA position is competitive for applicants who meet Fresno State enrollment and GPA rules, have earned a B or better in the courses they want to tutor, and can work effectively with diverse populations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your transcript and class eligibility before applying.
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