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Tutors at TASC are SFSU students who are passionate about teaching and learning and are knowledgeable in their fields. Throughout the semester, tutors

  • Provide tutorial support services for SF State students in one-on-one appointments and drop-in sessions.
  • Attend paid weekly education meetings facilitated by TASC faculty

The following documents are required as part of the application packet:

  • Current resume with relevant work experience and completed coursework
  • Cover letter that details why you're interested in becoming a tutor at TASC
  • Unofficial transcripts to verify enrollment at San Francisco State University 
  • Writing sample from GWAR/upper division course (reading/writing tutors only)
  • Faculty referral is preferred from instructors who can attest to skills/abilities

We begin accepting applications about a month before the semester ends and conduct interviews during finals week, and if we still have openings, at the beginning of the new semester. Apply through our Handshake page using the button below. DACA recipients, international students, and Work-Study eligible students are welcome to apply.

Student Positions

About this Job

The Tutoring and Academic Support Center (TASC) is a university-wide center that supports the academic success of all San Francisco State undergraduate and graduate students. TASC staff work with students in-person and online. TASC and the “Center” refer to both our in-person space in the library and our virtual spaces.
 

The Front Desk Student Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and reception support in-person and virtually during the academic school year. The student assistant will primarily assist students, faculty, visitors, and TASC Staff working the in-person front desk and the Zoom virtual reception.
 

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the first point of contact in TASC for inquiries from students, staff, faculty members, and the public via in-person, phone, email, and Zoom.

  • Provide information regarding TASC programs, policies and procedures.

  • Perform general office duties such as data entry, word processing, answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and completing projects as assigned.

  • Report trends of customer service needs, and assist in the development of strategies aimed at better serving students.

  • Maintain a clean, well-organized, and welcoming atmosphere for customers in the front reception area.
     

Qualifications

  • Preferred: Work-Study eligible.

  • Must be a current SF State undergraduate or graduate student. Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 6 units in the semester and graduate students must be enrolled in at least 4 units.

  • Must be able to commit to a minimum of 8 hours of work per week.

  • Must be able to work in-person at the TASC Center (LIB 220).

  • Must be responsible, dependable, and flexible with a variety of assignments.

  • Must have strong communication and customer service skills.

  • Must have the ability to maintain professionalism while working under pressure and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

 

Hours of Work

  • TASC is open on campus and online. Check out the TASC website to see current hours. These hours may change from semester to semester.

  • Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per week (not to exceed 20 hours/week).

  • Attend a mandatory paid, 1.5 hour weekly training session guided by a supervisor on Fridays from 2:00pm to 3:30pm.

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)

  • Screenshot of your 2023-2024 Financial Aid Award

 

Future Opportunities at TASC

Become a student project lead, working collaboratively with other leads and TASC faculty and staff on projects that support SF State students, tutors, and instructors, upholding the center vision of creating equitable and welcoming environments so that everyone can learn.
 

Duration

Temporary / Seasonal

 

Compensation

Pay rate: starting at $18.07

Apply Here!

About this Job 
Tutors at the Tutoring and Academic Support Center (TASC) are SFSU students who are passionate about their subjects and knowledgeable in their fields. Throughout the semester, tutors will 
Provide tutorial support services for SF State students in one-on-one appointments and drop-in sessions, both in person and online. 

Attend a paid, two-hour weekly training session guided by TASC faculty. 

There are other options for getting involved in TASC once you have worked with us for one semester: 

  • Serve as an embedded tutor, attending classes regularly, taking notes on class materials, participating in discussions by answering and asking questions, facilitating group breakout sessions, serving as a model student, and assisting students in tutorial sessions outside of the class environment. 
  • Become a student project lead, working collaboratively with other leads and TASC faculty and staff on projects that support SF State students, tutors, and instructors, upholding the center vision of creating equitable and welcoming environments so that everyone can learn.  

NOTE: Both work study and non-work study students are welcome to apply.

Duration
Temporary / Seasonal

Compensation
Pay rate: starting at $18.25

Required Documents 

  • Resume 
  • Cover Letter 
  • Transcript 
  • Other Document (e.g. work sample, course schedule, or other misc documents) 
  • Please provide the names and contact info for two academic references (preferably previous instructors in the subject/field(s) you wish to tutor). Please also include a list of SF State math and science courses you can tutor. 

Apply here!

About this Job  

Tutors at the Tutoring and Academic Support Center (TASC) are SF State students who are passionate about teaching, learning, and working with students to develop reading, writing, and academic study skills across all majors. Throughout the semester, tutors provide support in one-on-one scheduled appointments and drop-in sessions.  

Tutors receive paid training: a weekly training session facilitated by TASC faculty (Wednesdays 1-3 or Thursdays 10-12), an all-staff workshop on the first Saturday after the semester starts; and self-guided trainings for additional topics. Training is mandatory and begins in the first week of classes; new tutors start tutoring after the first month of training. 

We encourage you to attend one of our info sessions to learn more about becoming a reading/writing tutor at TASC. Check out these slides for more information about the position and our info sessions.

 

Qualifications  

  • Current SFSU student enrolled at least half time (6 units for undergrad / 4 units for grad)  

  • GPA of 3.0 or higher 

  • Must have successfully completed GWAR class (for undergrads) 

NOTE: Preference will be given to applicants who can make a year-long commitment and are able to work both in person and online. However, these preferences are not requirements, so we encourage you to apply regardless. 

 

Hours of Work  

  • TASC is open on campus and online. Check the TASC website to see current hours. Hours may change semester to semester. 

  • Tutors must be able to work a minimum of 10 hours per week (not to exceed 20 hours/week). 

  • The position may extend into the following semester upon receiving a positive evaluation. 

 

Required Documents  

  • Resume and Cover Letter  

  • Transcript (unofficial transcripts from your Student Center are sufficient)  

  • Recent graded essay  

 

Future Opportunities at TASC 

There are other opportunities for getting involved at TASC once you have worked with us for one semester, such as serving as an embedded tutor in a writing class and/or becoming a student project lead who works collaboratively on special projects and workshops.  

 

Application Instructions 

Apply via Handshake. We will review applications and schedule interviews on a rolling basis. All new tutors will begin working at the start of the semester following their interview (not mid-semester).  Apply now for early consideration! 

 

Posting Title: Speech and Critical Thinking Tutor 

 

Overview   

 

TASC, SFSU’s Tutoring and Academic Support Center, is where students can receive support on course material and assignments for many classes, individually or within a group. TASC speech/critical thinking tutors are passionate about working collaboratively with students enrolled in oral communication (A1) and critical thinking (A3) courses, are trained to connect students to tutoring resources, and support students in developing academic study skills, like time management, public speaking, and critical thinking.  

 

Tutors support students in oral communication classes on speech anxiety, brainstorming, outlining, drafting, researching, timing and delivering speeches. Our speech lab is where students can work through their ideas in a warm, friendly, supportive environment to build on public speaking skills. They can also work with students in critical thinking classes to read academic texts for comprehension, to encourage the development of their reasoning and analytic capabilities, and to provide constructive, specific feedback for students to work through their ideas and formulate them in writing.   

 

About this job 

Throughout the semester, tutors provide support in one-on-one appointments, drop-in sessions, embedded tutoring sessions, group study, and workshops. Tutors receive paid training: a 2-hour weekly training session facilitated by TASC faculty (Wednesdays 12-2pm), and an all-staff workshop on the first Saturday of the semester. Training is mandatory and begins in the first week of classes. New tutors start tutoring after the first month of training, so  prepare to work fewer hours during the beginning of the semester as you complete your training.  

 

Please feel free to email skrishnamoorthy@sfsu.edu to learn more about becoming an speech  and critical thinking tutor.  

 

Qualifications   

  • Current SF State student enrolled at least half time (6 units for undergrad /4 units for grad)   

  • GPA of 3.0 or higher  

  • Must have successfully completed Comm-150 & Phil-110 or equivalent with a B or higher, or be a current graduate student in communication studies/philosophy 

Note: Preference will be given to applicants who can tutor both critical thinking and oral communications, can make a year-long commitment, and are able to work both in person and online.  

 

Hours of Work   

  • TASC is open on campus and online. Check the TASC website to see current hours. Hours may change semester to semester.  

  • Tutors must be able to work a minimum of 8-12 hours per week (not to exceed 20 hours/week).  

  • The position may extend into the following semester upon receiving a positive evaluation.  

 

Required Documents   

  • Resume 

  • Cover Letter with 1-2 paragraphs about your prior experiences in education and interest in tutoring speech and critical thinking 

  • Transcript (unofficial transcripts from your Student Center are sufficient)   

  • Recent COMM 150 or A3 equivalent assignment (speech outline, speech draft, essays) * 

  • Recent PHIL 110 or A3 equivalent assignment (e.g., final project, journal entry, etc.) *  

 

*waived, if you are a current graduate student in Communication studies or Philosophy 

 

A successful speech and critical thinking tutor is … 

  • Passionate about working with students 

  • Empathetic and willing to work with students’ challenges with material 

  • Open-minded and interested in learning different tutoring strategies 

  • Collaborative and willing to share experiences and ideas with other tutors 

  • Reliable and communicative with schedule and responsive via email 

 

Future Opportunities at TASC  

There are other options for getting involved in TASC once you have worked with us for one semester: Serve as an embedded tutor in an COMM-150/Phil110 classes, and/or become a student project lead who works collaboratively on special projects and workshops related to speech and critical thinking.   

 

Application Process 

 

Apply via Handshake.  

Applications are reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis, with new tutors beginning work from the start of the following semester. All hiring happens current term for employment in the following term.  

 

Duration 
Temporary / Seasonal 

Compensation 
Pay rate starts at $18.25/hour   

Apply here!