| Location | San Marcos, California |
| Website | https://www.csusm.edu/recruitment/index.html |
• Position: 1150
• Semester: Spring 2027
• Modality: In-person
• College: Office of Undergraduate Studies
• Department: Supplemental Instruction
The SI Program is accepting applications for Unit 11 ISA positions for Spring 2027. This specific position is for those who have worked in the SI program before.
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:
General Minimum Qualifications of the Position:
For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.
Program Overview
Role Summary
SI Leaders facilitate interactive study sessions that help students learn how to learn. This role offers opportunities to build communication skills, collaborate with faculty, and engage in professional development.
Responsibilities
Attend all lectures for the assigned course
Plan and lead two weekly 75-minute study sessions
Collaborate with faculty and SI staff
Track attendance and student progress
Promote SI sessions and encourage participation
Attend required trainings and meetings
Supported Courses
Biology 177, 178
Chemistry 160, 201, 202
Economics 201, 202
Psychology 360
Minimum Qualifications
Enrolled in at least 1 unit at CSUSM
Earned a B+ or higher in the target course
Good academic standing
Subject to Faculty approval
Availability for training (week of August 24, tentative)
Compensation & Hours
Starting pay: $17.86/hour
8–10 hours per week
CSUSM student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours per week between all campus jobs.
Additional Benefits
Priority registration
Professional development opportunities
Training
Required training the week prior to the semester (Week of January 18th)
Contact
Alejandro Picasso, SI Coordinator
apicasso@csusm.edu
Application Timeline
A review of applications will begin on November 5, 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.