About the role
Department: Tutoring & Academic Support Center
Division: Division of Undergraduate Education & Academic Planning
Work type: Reading, Writing & Academic Support Instructional Student Assistant
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time, Student
Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Dates: January 2027 (week before the first day of classes) — May 2027 (finals week)
Payrate: starting at $19.79 per hour
Closing date: Sunday, November 15th
About this Job
Tutors at the Tutoring and Academic Support Center (TASC) are SFSU students who are passionate about teaching, learning, and working with students to develop reading, writing, oral communication, and academic study skills across all majors. Throughout the semester, tutors provide support in one-on-one scheduled appointments and drop-in sessions.
As peer educators and campus leaders, TASC staff develop transferable professional skills via tutoring, training, collaboration, and reflective practices that strengthen competencies in communication, teamwork, critical thinking, professionalism, equity and inclusion, leadership, and career and self-development. These align with the NACE Career Competencies that are considered highly desirable in professional settings (and often cannot be replaced by AI).
Tutors receive paid training: a weekly training session (Friday 11-1) facilitated by TASC faculty, a mandatory all-staff workshop on the Friday before the semester starts; and asynchronous trainings for additional topics. Training is mandatory and begins in the first week of classes; new tutors start tutoring in week 3 of the semester.
Learn More About this Job
Check out these slides for more information. We also encourage you to attend one of our info sessions to learn more about becoming a reading/writing tutor at TASC:
- Tuesday, November 3 at 3pm in LIB 220
- Friday, November 6 at 11am on Zoom
If you can’t attend, feel free to contact tutoring@sfsu.edu with any questions.
Qualifications
- Current SFSU student enrolled at least half time (6 units for undergrad / 4 units for grad)
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- For undergrads: Must have taken or be currently enrolled in a GWAR class
- Able to work both in person and online
- Graduating in Fall 2027 or later (TASC cannot hire anyone in their final semester.)
Work Hours
- TASC is open on campus and online. Check the TASC website for current hours.
- Tutors must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per week (not to exceed 20 hours/week). Tutors new to TASC usually start with 8-10 hours in the first semester.
- The position may extend into the following semester upon receiving a positive evaluation.
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Transcript (unofficial transcripts from your Student Center are sufficient)
- Recent paper/writing assignment, ideally including the writing prompt and your instructor’s feedback/grade
- One or more faculty recommendations (Please share this form with your instructor/mentor. You do NOT need to upload your references’ contact info with your application.)
- Supplementary questions (Please answer the questions on this form)
Future Opportunities at TASC
After your first semester of work, you may serve as an embedded tutor in a writing or oral communication class, and/or become a student project lead who works collaboratively on outreach, workshops, and other special projects.
Application Instructions
Apply via Page Up. We will review applications and schedule interviews on a rolling basis. We may stop taking applications early if positions get filled, and/or reopen this post as needed. Apply now for early consideration!
All new tutors will begin working at the start of the semester following their interview (not mid-semester).
Note: By applying to this position, you are only applying to the position listed. Please apply separately for TASC’s math/business/science tutor and reception assistant positions.
About San Francisco State University
SFSU is a major public urban university, situated in one of the world’s great cities. Building on a century-long history of commitment to quality teaching and broad access to undergraduate and graduate education, the university offers comprehensive, rigorous, and integrated academic programs that require students to engage in open-minded inquiry and reflection. SFSU prepares its students to become productive, ethical, active citizens with a global perspective. Learn more about working at the California State University and the impact of our mission.
SFSU educates and equips students to thrive in a global society. We deliver academic excellence by pursuing knowledge, inspiring creativity, supporting our diverse community and advancing social justice and positive change in the world. Visit the Strategic Planning website to learn more.
SFSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.
We warmly welcome applications from individuals with disabilities, veterans, and others from historically underrepresented groups, who bring diverse experiences and perspectives that strengthen our academic community. We believe that such diversity enhance our curriculum, research, and student support. Our campus actively supports reasonable accommodations and works collaboratively with disabled faculty to remove barriers and foster success.
The California State University is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.
Pursuant to Education Code Section 89521, the CSU is required to contact the current and/or former employer(s) of an applicant in the final stages of the recruitment process and make a reasonable attempt to obtain information regarding any prior misconduct by the applicant within the last seven years.