Watson & Associates Literacy Center - Federal Work Study Student Assistant

Federal Work- Study Student Information: https://www.csusb.edu/financial-aid/prospective-current-students/federal-work-study/federal-work-study-student

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current award year
2. Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress standards
3. Must be enrolled in at least half-time. (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate) per semester
4. Must have a federal need of at least $2,000
5. Submit all requested financial aid documentation from your To-Do-List by the due date
6. Must have an official award notification from the Financial Aid Office
7. Must be a U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen, or permanent resident

FWS Waiting List: Students not awarded FWS may be added to the FWS Waiting List. Please email us at workstudy@csusb.edu 

NOTE: Program funding is limited, applying through the FWS Waiting List does not guarantee a FWS award.  

Under the immediate supervision of the Literacy Center Director, Federal Work Study Student Assistants will provide tutoring and academic support to children from local schools. Tutoring sessions may include assistance with reading, writing, mathematics, and general homework. Student Assistants will also participate in Literacy Center activities that foster learning and family engagement.

The Literacy Center Student Assistant will gain valuable experience in education, child development, and professional communication while supporting the mission of the Literacy Center to improve student achievement and family literacy.

Under direct supervision, duties include but not limited to:
- Assist in providing tutoring and academic support to children from local schools. Tutoring sessions may include assistance with reading, writing, mathematics, and general homework.
- Document learning progress during tutoring sessions.
- Attend mini-trainings scheduled by the Literacy Center.
- Participate in Literacy Center activities that foster learning and family engagement.

• Ability to learn and perform assigned work; follow oral instructions; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; communicate effectively with all levels; and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.

• Special Qualification: Admission or registration as a CSU student.

• Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative.
• Students must be enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate)
• International students must have full-time enrollment at CSUSB. (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate)
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Payroll Requirement: Social Security Card

- Interest in education, child development, or related fields.
- Experience working with children in tutoring, teaching, or mentoring settings.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work with children and families.
- Ability to communicate with children, parents and peers in a professional manner.
- Must not exceed total hours awarded through Federal Work Study program.
- Availability to work during Literacy Center operating hours (Monday - Thursday, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Must attend mini-trainings scheduled by the Literacy Center.
- Must document learning progress during tutoring sessions.
- Must maintain professionalism when interacting with children, families, and staff.

Work status: Part-Time, Temporary, Seasonal

CSUSB’s standard hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position may require occasional evening and weekend work to support departmental activities, special events, and other university functions. Work schedules may vary and are subject to change based on business needs.

The application deadline is: November 11, 2026; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.

This is an 'On-Campus Only' position. Student Employees are not eligible to telecommute at any time.

California State University, San Bernardino, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. 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.

California State University, San Bernardino in not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

Reasonable Accommodation
We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.

Smoking
CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.  See policy https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/.

Clery Act
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act.

Advertised: Oct 21 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Nov 11 2026 Pacific Standard Time

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