Office of Student Research (Research Assistants) Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) Pool

About the role

The university is seeking motivated undergraduate and graduate students to serve as Research Assistants under the Instructional Student Assistant classification. Students will support faculty-led research and creative activity projects across various disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty with research-related tasks including data entry, analysis, and management.
• Aid in the preparation of research reports, literature reviews, and presentations.
• Attend meetings with faculty mentors to discuss research progress and goals.
• Conduct online or field-based research tasks as assigned.
• Aid in creative or technical projects depending on area of study.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled student at CSUSB.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate and 3.0 for graduate students.
• Strong interest in research, creativity, and scholarship.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Eligible to work on campus and successfully complete hiring paperwork.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and integrity of research work.

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work on campus and successfully complete hiring paperwork.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and integrity of research work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of some background in research is preferred.

Special Conditions

• The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.

About The Department

Office of Student Research at CSUSB is interdisciplinary and community-focused. Students are encouraged to work with faculty to explore new ideas, contribute to ongoing scholarly work, and grow academically. For more information, visit https://www.csusb.edu/student-research.

How To Apply

Student must have been already identified by a faculty mentor of the Undergraduate Summer Research Program. Please submit:

• Cover Letter
• Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment).

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please apply through the CSU Recruit Hyperlink at: https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=548634&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11243.
Please Note: CSUSB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience. (Actual Salary will be in accordance with percentage of time appointed)

Instructional Student Assistant (1150)

$17.86 – $23.84 Per Hour
CSU Salary Schedule: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule.aspx

Contact Information

If you have questions about this position, please contact the Office of Student Research at studentresearch@csusb.edu.