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Position Title: Instructional Student Assistant
College/Unit: ECC
Department/School: Civil Engineering Department
Application Deadline: 2/28/2026
Seasonal Role Working Dates: 1/26/26 - 5/15/26
Pay Range: $17.86 - $18.00
Location Type: Off-site and/or on-site
Role Description:
The Civil Engineering Department in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management is collecting application materials for Instructional Student Assistants to support faculty with grading assignments in various Civil Engineering courses.
Description of Duties:
Under the supervision of the course instructor, the Student Grader will assist with grading coursework, in addition to other administrative and instructional responsibilities assigned by the course instructor (e.g. entering grades into a grade book, posting homework solutions, etc.). The weekly time commitment is variable, but typically ranges from 4-10 hours per week. Student Graders may grade from home.
Minimum Qualifications:
Student Graders must be enrolled at Chico State (part-time is acceptable), and in good academic standing with the University.
Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University.
Applicants must provide:
- Resume
- (Cover letter) - optional
- (Class schedule / availability) - optional
- (Work study / financial aid award) - optional
Additional information may be requested at a later time. All applicants must apply online, applications submitted via email or in-person to the department will not be considered.
Notification Procedure:
Students will be contacted via email if selected to move forward in the hiring process.
Job-related questions should be directed to:
Jared DeBock, Search Committee Chair
ddebock@csuchico.edu
Additional Information:
All work must be performed within the State of California.
Compliance training completion (approximately 4 hours of work time) is required of this position within the first 30 days of work.
For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.
All positions are contingent on funding.
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