POSITION TITLE
- Position: Instructional Student Assistant
- Semester(s): Fall 2025
- College: College of Continuing Education
- Department: Second Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Hiring Contact: Dr. Heather Thompson heather.thompson@csus.edu
- Pay Rate: $17.86/hour
- Anticipated Hours Per Week/Semester: 20 hours a week
The College of Continuing Education, in partnership with the Second Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders at California State University, Sacramento seeks a part-time ISA to assist with CSAD2B.
Timeline:
- Anticipated Application Review Date: August 13, 2025
- Anticipated Appointment Start date: August 25, 2025
- Anticipated End of Appointment: December 20, 2025
Position Description
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. Incumbents in this classification work part-time (typically 20 hours per week) during academic periods and may work full-time during academic break periods. Incumbents may have concurrent assignments in other Student Assistant classifications as long as the maximum hours are not exceeded. If the work is to be performed off- campus, CSU will assign a specific on-campus supervisor who will coordinate supervision and assignments pursuant to the terms of the agreement with the off-campus public agency or private non-profit organization.
Description of duties
o Assist the instructor of record by conducting small discussion groups related to large lecture or television courses – 10%
o Assist in supervising laboratory periods, workshops, production courses or other course activities – 5%
o Assist the instructor by handling classroom equipment (projector, slides, etc) 5%
o Assist with proctoring tests and entering grades in record maintenance system for course 30%
o Clarify course material or course content for students 30%
o Develop and operate research equipment for courses – 10%
o Prepare and care for research materials for courses as directed by instructors – as needed
o Generally assist faculty in grading student work and examinations – 10%
o Prepare course materials and aids – as needed
o Perform other tasks as assigned – as needed
Eligibility Requirements:
Undergraduate Students
Unit Load: 6 min – 15 max per semester
GPA Minimum: 2.50 (overall), newly admitted students: 2.50 GPA
Graduate Students
Unit Load: 4 min – 12 max per semester
GPA Minimum: 3.00 (overall), newly admitted students: 2.75 GPA
Minimum qualifications:
- Completion of undergraduate junior level CSAD coursework
Knowledge and Abilities: Incumbents must possess the ability to learn and perform assigned work; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; exhibit good communication skills, a “can-do” attitude, and a willingness to accept feedback and responsibility. Completion of specific coursework may be required to teach, grade or tutor a course.
Preferred qualifications (if applicable):
Application:
To apply, please prepare to submit the following:
- Your completed student application
- A resume
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About Sacramento State
Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:
“As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement, and wellness and safety.
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Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance & Training as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.
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Out of State Employment
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As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Eligibility Verification
Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento International Students holding an F-1 visa are eligible to apply.
Note to Applicants:
Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.