Instructional Student Assistant (Learning Specialist) - Kegley Center

About the role

The Kegley Center for Student Success at CSU Bakersfield is hiring an Instructional Student Assistant (Learning Specialist) for its athletics academic support program. The role works with scholar-athletes during scheduled, one-on-one supplemental instruction in all subjects, with a focus on lower-division general education courses. Unlike traditional assistants, Learning Specialists take a holistic approach that supports content understanding as well as motivation, time management, communication and study skills.

Key responsibilities

• Provide supplemental instruction to scholar-athletes in all subjects, concentrating on lower-division general education courses.
• Help students learn how to learn, covering motivation, time management, communication and study skills.
• Work in person at the business location in Bakersfield.

Required profile

• Currently enrolled CSUB student at least half-time, junior or higher, with a 3.25 GPA or above.
• Ability to work 20 hours per week; U.S. work authorization or F-1 visa status required.
• Experience tutoring or teaching; experience working with diverse groups is required.
• Willingness to comply with CSUB's Academic Integrity Requirements and NCAA Staff Regulations.

Required skills

• Tutoring or teaching experience.
• Initiative, integrity, empathy, patience and creativity.
• Preferred: education or credential, post-bacc student status, and subject expertise (not required).

Applications are reviewed immediately. Applicants must upload a class schedule, a CV, unofficial transcripts and a list of three references. The position is open until filled, and the review period runs through the 2026-2027 academic year.